At the onset of World War II, the U.S. had no modern tanks equal to those used by the German military. Therefore, as an upgrade of the M2 Light Tank, the U.S. built the M3 Stuart in 1941, forming part ...

Key point: While the M3 is generally described as an unwieldy and ultimately unsuccessful design, it provided effective service in 1942 through early 1943 The M3 medium tank, largely overshadowed by ...

Key point: The M3 needed 7 people to operate and wasn’t very strong or protected. Moreover, its tall profile made it easier for the enemy to spot and kill it. Despite the superficial appeal that two ...