When it comes to military conflicts, tanks occupy a special place in history. While some are heavily armored and meant to take a beating, others are used for infantry supporting roles and ...

Named after American Civil War Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart, the M3 Stuart saw a lot of action in World War II and subsequent conflicts that include the Korean War and 1959 Cuban Revolution.

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 ...

Built in 1941 after France’s fall, the M3 Stuart became America’s fast, reliable light tank - praised for speed but outgunned by German armor.

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 ...

An M3A1 Stuart tank, which for many years was an honored outdoor exhibit at the Brainerd National Guard Armory, will find a home at the soon to be built new facility of the Minnesota Military and ...

Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna is in the process of raising money after “securing” two World War II-era tank variants that saw service in Malta. The heritage trust launched a €30,000 crowdfunding appeal in ...

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 ...