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| Stuart Tank Veterancy
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| 25% increase to top speed.
| 12
|  Level 1
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| 50% increase to moving accuracy.
| 48
|  Level 2
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| 20% reduction to received damage.
| 134
|  Level 3
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| Known Unit (Custom Name)
| 268
|  Level 4
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| Feared Unit (Custom Skin)
| 403
|  Level 5
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| Stuart Tank Visual Identification
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The Light Tank M3 was an American light tank of World War II in use with British and Commonwealth forces prior to the entry of the USA into the European theater.
History
The name General Stuart or Stuart given by the British comes from the American Civil War General J.E.B. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and M5 Light Tank; in British service it also had the unofficial nickname of Honey. To the United States Army the tanks were officially known only as Light Tank M3 and Light Tank M5.
Observing events in Europe, American tank designers realized that the Light Tank M2 was becoming obsolete and set about improving it. The upgraded design, with thicker armor, modified suspension and new gun recoil system was called "Light Tank M3". Production of the vehicle started in March 1941 and continued until October 1943. Like its direct predecessor M2A4, the M3 was armed with a 37 mm M5 gun and 5 .30-06 Browning M1919A4 machine guns: coaxial with the gun, on top of the turret in an M20 AA mount, in a ball mount in right bow, in the right and left hull sponsons.
To relieve the demand for the radial aero-engines used in the M3, a new version was developed using twin Cadillac V-8 automobile engines. The new model (initially called M4 but redesignated M5 to avoid confusion with the M4 Sherman) also featured a redesigned hull with sloped glacis plate and driver's hatches moved to the top. Although the main criticism from the using units was that the Stuarts lacked firepower, the improved M5 series kept the same 37 mm gun. The M5 gradually replaced the M3 in production from 1942 and was in turn succeeded by the Light Tank M24 in 1944.
Tactics & Tips
- A Canister Round fired directly into a blob of infantry can take out a great number of men; even an entire squad. But be wary of firing it at close range because it takes a few seconds to activate the ability, leaving your Stuart vulnerable. Over repair it to increase its longevity.
- Stuarts do not fare well against other, larger tanks.
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