The M2 and M3 Stuarts were the backbone of American light armor in World War II, combining mobility, reliability, and ...
Named after American Civil War Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart, the M3 Stuart saw a lot of action in World War II and subsequent conflicts that include the Korean War and 1959 Cuban Revolution.
From Berwick to Battlefields: Exploring the Legendary Stuart Tank's History One of the fastest tanks of World War ll, the Stuart tank, was able to do 35 mph and was manufactured locally in Berwick PA.