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 – Dave Kovach’s decadeslong pursuit to honor the pride of Berwick – the World War II fighting machine, the Stuart tank – reached a pinnacle recently with the opening of a permanent museum in ...

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.

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. 'Enough is enough': police target rising violence, social ...