![]() ![]() Stuarts were the first American-crewed tanks in World War II to engage the enemy in tank versus tank combat when used in the Philippines in December 1941 against the Japanese. Stuarts were first used in combat in the North African campaign about 170 were used by the British forces in Operation Crusader (18 November – 30 December 1941). use, the tanks were officially known as "Light Tank M3" and "Light Tank M5". ![]() Unofficially, they were also often called "Honeys" by the British, because of their smooth ride. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and the derivative M5 Light Tank. The British service name "Stuart" came from the American Civil War Confederate general J. and Allied forces until the end of the war. An improved version of the tank entered service as the M5 in 1942 to be supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. The M3 Stuart/ Light Tank M3, was an American light tank of World War II. ![]()
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