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.

The M3A1 Stuart, a fast and dependable light tank used by U.S., British and Allied forces in World War II, is showcased in full detail—history, engineering and battlefield role included. This tour ...

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 ...

BERWICK – Jim Davis finally got to see a piece of history. The Warrington, Mo., resident was born and raised in Berwick, and his father worked at the former American Car and Foundry where thousands of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Key point: While the M3 is generally described as an unwieldy and ultimately unsuccessful design, it provided effective service in 1942 through early 1943 and performed useful second-line duties ...