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 ...

The M3 Stuart tank’s origin story begins with the M2, a light tank that preceded the M3. A product of the interwar years, the M2 was perhaps an adequate tank by pre-war standards though quickly became ...

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 ...