But the M3 Stuart is not to be confused with the M3 Lee. This model was a medium tank, and though it proved impactful, it would be replaced by another model in time.

But the M3’s design was in fact based upon expediency. Entering World War II, the United States fielded only M2A4 and M3 Stuart light tanks and a few dozen M2 medium tank suitable only for training.

But the M3’s design was in fact based upon expediency. Entering World War II, the United States fielded only M2A4 and M3 Stuart light tanks and a few dozen M2 medium tank suitable only for training.

On Aug. 16, Michigan's Military Heritage Museum in Jackson received "Lulubelle" the M3 Lee Tank, as seen in the 1943 Humphrey Bogart film and the 1995 Jim Belushi film "Sahara.” ...