Often called the above, also Tank Hunter, Tank Killer, usually an AFV for antitank duties.
Usually based on existing tracked vehicles, but may also be wheeled. Often with no turret or an open turret, A low silhoutte was desirable.
The U. S seemed to like a ?shoot and scoot? doctrine. The motto (Seek, Strike and Destroy) was used by the Tank Destroyers.
M6 Gun Motor Carriage
This was the first U.S. Tank Destroyer of the war
Modified Dodge 3/4 ton, WC52 truck with rear facing 37mm M3 gun mounted on the bed, designated WC-55.
The M6 was at a disadvantage as the gun had to be fired when facing to the rear. It was not really suited to more modern warfare and was soon replaced. The gun was fairly small calibre and could not deal with the more heavily armoured tanks. No armour, so the crew of 4 had little protection.
They had small arms for their own protection. Eighty rounds of the 37mm ammunition could be carried.