The American M3 medium tank came in two forms: the U.S. Army’s Lee and Britain’s Grant. Both mounted a 75 mm gun in a side ...

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.

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 ...

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. ‘Completely Collapsed’: New Tax Plan ...

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 ...

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When the U.S. got involved in WWII, one thing it had in short supply was tanks. The M2 failed to meet expectations, becoming obsolete right off the assembly line. It wasn't used in combat operations, ...