The M3 Lee, officially Medium Tank, M3, was an American medium tank used during World War II. The turret was produced in two different forms, one for US needs and one modified to British requirements to place the radio next to the commander.

Nov 28, 2014 · Grant Mk.II (based on the diesel M3A5), Eight Army, El Alamein (second battle), November 1942. The camouflage is similar to the patern above, with khaki variant and blackened borders for accentuated contrast.

American medium tank M3 Lee and Grant of World War II. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. Standard M3 in British service where it was designated Lee I. Sand shields were added by British to M3 series vehicles in the Middle East. M3 Grant, Lee Type: American medium tank.

Grant Mk.II (based on the diesel M3A5), Eight Army, El Alamein (second battle), November 1942. The camouflage is similar to the patern above, with khaki variant and blackened borders for accentuated contrast. M3 Lee converted as Canal Defence light (CDL), with projector. The upper turret was replaced by an armoured searchlight, and bears a ...

The Grant II was a Medium M3A5 with 375 hp G.M. 6-71 (Dual Diesel) with a cast turret and riveted hull. Unlike with the Lees, no nomenclature was provided for the 93 Grants that were built with welded hulls.

The M3 Lee/Grant was an interim design and inferior to battle tanks appearing from 1943 ownward. The M3 was a stop-gap solution until the arrival of the M4 Sherman, the Lee had its flaws its profile was over 10 feet in height and had a riveted hull. LEE/GRANT 101

Oct 17, 2018 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the M3 Lee / M3 Grant (Medium Tank, M3) Medium Tank. 1 x 75mm M2/M3 main gun in limited-traverse hull turret.

The M3 Grant featured a unique dual-gun configuration—a 75mm M2 howitzer in the hull and a 37mm M5 gun in a turret. This combination offered the tank the ability to engage both enemy armor and infantry effectively.

Apr 30, 2019 · While the General Lee had a commander’s cupola, the General Grant did not have one, so the overall tank height of the General Grant was reduced by 4 inches (101 millimeters). The M3 medum tank first saw action during World War II in the Western Desert in 1942, when it was used by the British 8 th Army.

Mar 21, 2015 · The M3’s main gun could outrange the German tanks and fire AP shells against enemy tanks and HE shells in an infantry close-support role. A total of 167 Grants constituted the bulk of AFVs in the British 4th Armored Brigade in the important Battle of Gazala beginning in …