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.

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.

At the start of World War II, the United States entered armored warfare with designs that were far from perfect. The light M3 ...

Before the Sherman, there was the Lee. Rushed into service and armed with two cannons, the M3 Lee/Grant wasn’t perfect—but it held the line when it mattered most. Warning as photo of $10,000 Tesla ...