Land combat in World War II was dominated by the tank. The role of these hefty vehicles changed somewhat as the war evolved, with new models being manufactured and their weapons and defenses evolving.

The M3 Lee’s unusual appearance was not just a design quirk but a sign of how urgently the Allies needed armored vehicles ...

Examine the story of the M3 Lee and Grant, American medium tanks adapted for different theaters. Side-mounted 75mm guns, roof 37mm guns, and unique turret designs enabled versatility in North Africa, ...

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 ...

Summary: The M3 medium tank, known for its dual main guns and historical significance, played a crucial role as a stop-gap solution for the United States during the early stages of World War II.

JACKSON, MI – A replica of an old Hollywood U.S. Army tank can now be spotted inside a Jackson County museum. Michigan’s Military Heritage Museum, 311 N. Wisner St., has received a replica of ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — On Aug. 16, Michigan’s Military Heritage Museum in Jackson received “Lulubelle,” a WWII M3 Lee Tank replica, as seen in the 1943 Humphrey Bogart film and the 1995 Jim Belushi ...