Examine the story of the M3 Lee and Grant, American medium tanks adapted for different theaters. Side-mounted 75mm guns, roof 37mm guns, and unique turret designs enabled versatility in North Africa, ...

The M3 Lee and M3 Grant were American medium tanks with a unique side-mounted 75mm gun and a roof-mounted 37mm gun. While mechanically similar, the Grant featured a redesigned turret for British needs ...

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 The M3 medium tank, largely overshadowed by ...