Videos tagged with M3 Gun

This video features an unboxing of a U.S. Army WWII M70F telescopic gun sight, specifically designed for the 75mm M3 main gun of the M4A3 Sherman Tank. The description highlights its integration into the tank's fire control system, the resulting design changes to the gun mantlet for protection, and details on its magnification (3x) and field of view (12 degrees 19 minutes). It also mentions it's an updated version of the earlier M70 model with improved optics and a reticle tailored for the newer gun.

This video focuses on the M6 Gun Motor Carriage, the first American tank destroyer of WWII. It features a 37mm antitank gun mounted on a Dodge 3/4 ton weapons carrier. The description highlights the vehicle's design, its effectiveness in its early intended role, and its shortcomings when it saw action in Tunisia. It also mentions the limited number of surviving M6 carriages and their subsequent repurposing or use by other forces.