The M3 Medium Tank: The Unsung Hero of World War II
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.
Thus, while the M3 is generally described as an unwieldy and ultimately unsuccessful design, it provided effective service in 1942 through early 1943 and performed useful second-line duties afterward.
And the M3 Lulubelle starred in the Humphrey Bogart war film Sahara. Not bad for a stopgap!
About the Author
Sébastien Roblin holds a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University and served as a university instructor for the Peace Corps in China. He has also worked in education, editing, and refugee resettlement in France and the United States.
