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{{Topquote|The '75(mm) is firing, the '37(mm) is firing but it's traversed round the | {{Topquote|The '75(mm) is firing, the '37(mm) is firing but it's traversed round the wrong way. The [[Heavy Stubber|Browning]] is jammed. I am saying "Driver advance" on the A set, and the driver who can't hear me is reversing. And as I look over the top of the turret and see [[Rape|twelve]] enemy tanks fifty yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich.|Lt.Ken Giles on piloting the 'Grant' variant of the M3.}} | ||
The '''M3 Lee''' was the principal fighting vehicle of American, and some British forces during the first quarter of World War 2. Although it served admirably, possessing high firepower due to its twin turrets and good armor. It was outdated, it's sponson mounted gun was archaic by the 1920s and it's high profile made it a large target. It was swiftly replaced by its more capable (and handsome) brother, the [[M4 Sherman]]. | The '''M3 Lee''' was the principal fighting vehicle of American, and some British forces during the first quarter of World War 2. Although it served admirably, possessing high firepower due to its twin turrets and good armor. It was outdated, it's sponson mounted gun was archaic by the 1920s and it's high profile made it a large target. It was swiftly replaced by its more capable (and handsome) brother, the [[M4 Sherman]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:36, 21 November 2021
"The '75(mm) is firing, the '37(mm) is firing but it's traversed round the wrong way. The Browning is jammed. I am saying "Driver advance" on the A set, and the driver who can't hear me is reversing. And as I look over the top of the turret and see twelve enemy tanks fifty yards away, someone hands me a cheese sandwich."
- – Lt.Ken Giles on piloting the 'Grant' variant of the M3.
The M3 Lee was the principal fighting vehicle of American, and some British forces during the first quarter of World War 2. Although it served admirably, possessing high firepower due to its twin turrets and good armor. It was outdated, it's sponson mounted gun was archaic by the 1920s and it's high profile made it a large target. It was swiftly replaced by its more capable (and handsome) brother, the M4 Sherman.
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