In U.S. use, the tanks were officially known as "light tank M3" and "light tank M5". Stuarts were first used in combat in the North African campaign; about 170 were used by the British forces …

The M3 Stuart was the main light tank in service with the US Army, USMC and the allies at large well into 1944, before replacement by the M5 Stuart.

The dual problems of weak firepower and light armor cursed the Stuart tank throughout its service life. Mechanically reliable, Stuarts were quickly relegated to secondary roles in the European …

The US Army began development of a light tank in the early 1930s. After a number of models which progressively increased armor and fire power, the M3 series was initiated in July 1940.

The United States Army began developing light tanks even before the country was at war. In the early 1930s, models were drawn up and revised, eventually leading to the M3 rank series in …

Aug 31, 2025 · The M3 Stuart, known to the British as Stuart I or Honey (it was a "Honey" of a tank), was an evolution of the light tank M2A4 that incorporated a trailing idler suspension to …

Designed by the U.S. Army Ordnance Department and built by the American Car and Foundry Company, part of the Cadillac division of General Motors (GM). Delivered to the U.S. Army …

It first entered service in the British Army in early 1941 and saw action in the North African campaign in July 1941. The British officially named the M3, Stuart. Unofficially, it was often …

Apr 9, 2025 · The M3 Light Tank, designated “Stuart” by British forces, was the standard American light tank during the initial stages of World War II. Developed as a fast, mechanically …

In August 1941 a modification of the M3A1 was introduced, and in March 1943 the M3A2 light tank was introduced, which was essentially identical to the M3A1 except that it used a welded …