WW2 M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Normandy - footage.
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- The M3 Light tank was developed after the American tank designers realized that the Light Tank M2 was becoming obsolete and set about improving it, the M2 was based upon the prototype T2 light tank built by Rock Island Arsenal, after it became clear that the US Army was ill-prepared as far as armored vehicles, training and tactics went. and in 1939 it became clear that a new model, which could be favorably compared to the European models, had to be studied for mass production.
The upgraded design, had thicker armor, and for the time the M3 was heavily armored for a Light Tank, it also had modified suspension and new gun recoil system and would be called the Light Tank M3. Production of the vehicle started in March 1941 and continued until October 1943.
The M3 was initially armed with a 37 mm M5 gun and five .30-06 Browning M1919A4 machine guns, on top of the turret in an M20 anti-aircraft mount, in a ball mount in right bow, and in the right and left hull sponsons. Later, the gun was replaced with the slightly longer M6, and the sponson machine guns were removed.
The M3A3 was a new design based on the experience made by the English in North Africa, The A3 would have a gyro-stabilizer, hydraulically controlled turret, and would have the side armament removed by a new frame made of welded steel sheets, with the Continental W-670 gasoline engine.
It would also get new access hatches on the top hull, and the radio equipment was moved to the rear of the turret.
M3 would be replaced by the M4, which was later re designated M5 to avoid confusion with the M4 Sherman. The M5 which was developed to relieve the use of radial aero-engines, so the M5 was developed to fit twin Cadillac V8 and had a twin Hydra-Matic transmissions operating through a transfer case.
It would have a raised rear deck over the engine compartment, sloped glacis plate and driver's hatches moved to the top, and the M5A1 would see a new turret, the new M5 would be quieter, cooler and roomier, but would still have the same 37 mm gun, which lacked firepower, so the M5 would be replaced for the Light Tank M24 in 1944, after 8,885 M5 and M5A1 tanks were produced.
The M3 and M5 would be used by many countries after the war, countries like The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Colombia, Cuba, and Paraguay are still using the M3 for training today.
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The M3 Light tank was developed after the American tank designers realized that the Light Tank M2 was becoming obsolete and set about improving it, the M2 was based upon the prototype T2 light tank built by Rock Island Arsenal, after it became clear that the US Army was ill-prepared as far as armored vehicles, training and tactics went. and in 1939 it became clear that a new model, which could be favorably compared to the European models, had to be studied for mass production.
The upgraded design, had thicker armor, and for the time the M3 was heavily armored for a Light Tank, it also had modified suspension and new gun recoil system and would be called the Light Tank M3. Production of the vehicle started in March 1941 and continued until October 1943.
The M3 was initially armed with a 37 mm M5 gun and five .30-06 Browning M1919A4 machine guns, on top of the turret in an M20 anti-aircraft mount, in a ball mount in right bow, and in the right and left hull sponsons. Later, the gun was replaced with the slightly longer M6, and the sponson machine guns were removed.
The M3A3 was a new design based on the experience made by the English in North Africa, The A3 would have a gyro-stabilizer, hydraulically controlled turret, and would have the side armament removed by a new frame made of welded steel sheets, with the Continental W-670 gasoline engine.
It would also get new access hatches on the top hull, and the radio equipment was moved to the rear of the turret.
M3 would be replaced by the M4, which was later re designated M5 to avoid confusion with the M4 Sherman. The M5 which was developed to relieve the use of radial aero-engines, so the M5 was developed to fit twin Cadillac V8 and had a twin Hydra-Matic transmissions operating through a transfer case.
It would have a raised rear deck over the engine compartment, sloped glacis plate and driver's hatches moved to the top, and the M5A1 would see a new turret, the new M5 would be quieter, cooler and roomier, but would still have the same 37 mm gun, which lacked firepower, so the M5 would be replaced for the Light Tank M24 in 1944, after 8,885 M5 and M5A1 tanks were produced.
The M3 and M5 would be used by many countries after the war, countries like The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Colombia, Cuba, and Paraguay are still using the M3 for training today.
Was the M3 ever used in the ETO?
I grew up reading comic books about a M3 Stuart tank.
The M24 didn't so much replace the M5, as supplement it.
Not much for tank on tank, But a pillbox halftrack self-propelled gun and troop killer.
kids grown up faster during war..they have seen the worst
I always loved to watch your footages and also this footage regarding the M5A1 didn't disappoints me. Honestly I really like the M5A1 as I see that it really goes everywhere and seems very reliable and was popular with the crews. Perhaps the biggest drawback was its limited autonomy led by high fuel consumption as it was gasoline. Good job again 👍👍
Any chance you could repost this video without the music? Would be nice to just watch it with the raw sound.
I only upload audio footage behind a paywall. People will only steal the footage and reupload it with there own music on TikTok.
Poor young fellows.
Thanks, this was some great footage, when I see these, I always look for my Father's Battalion, the 759th. They landed on the 14th of June and slugged it out til the end. And yes, they were mainly used for Recon, but were always there to help out the doughs when they needed something a bit more. The 37mm may not of been of much use against German armor, but it sure came in handy to take out a machine gun emplacement or entrenched position.
0:04 D-Day Landing preparation.
1:08 Offloading Stuart tanks on Omaha Beach.
2:08 Two-tone 105mm Sherman passing a bulldozed Stuart.
2:17 Stuart tanks rolling through the town of Periers.
2:36 burned out Stuart which is stated to be the Church of Periers but I doubt that.
5:34 Free French Forces driving through unknown town.
6:11 British Stuart tanks doing recon for American M10 Tank destroyers. With two Stuarts nicknamed Jaguar and Andy.
6:45 Great look at a two-tone Stuart nicknamed Patton.
7:25 Several nicknamed Stuart, like ...?? Beans, Bugs Bunny and Blazer.
9:12 Free French forces and American Stuart tanks outside Paris.
When combined with the US "Sherman" Medium Tank USA already knew *LETHAL* combination from Pacific Theater After Action Reviews hence #Operation_Cobra but critical need for fuel both upon Normandy but also/too Operation Anvil southeastern France Rhone River and pipeline for moving fuel North from there, too.
Incredible Stuart M5A1 footage. Thank you so much.
In the 1960's, I can remember buying/reading Sgt Rock comic books. They featured the M3 Tank. As a result, I have a warm spot in my heart for them. Now as a mature adult, I have to comment that the one thing I haven't seen is the M3 ever firing it's main gun or accomplishing anything of military importance. Am I missing something?
I think that was The Haunted Tank comic ... The M3/M5 was a recon tank, not a main battle tank, so its job was to observe, radio in the enemy's position, and get away cross-country fast. It was armed for defense against small arms and shrapnel only. In that, it was very successful.
@@stephenduffy5406 Interesting. Thanks.
They did convoy protection also , I read @@ashleymarie7452
That was "The Haunted Tank" comic by DC. The commander would see/speak to the ghost of JEB Stuart and get wisdonm and guidance from him. I loved comics as a kid and that was the best series in my opinion. Early on in the series, the had a Stuart tank and then switched to the Sherman (but JEB Stuart) remained as their mascot ghost. I also became a huge tank fan because of that comic!
I'm almost convinced the gunner at 1:44 is my grandpa. He was a Staurt gunner with the 744th tank battalion. My grandpa always liked to stand with his fist on his hip, and his skinny face looks like him too. I wish it wasn't as blurry! Do you have any more information on this clip, or a source?
There is no additional information then only it was filmed close to Omaha Beach.
@@PanzerInsight could that have been the 744th then?
It would be ABSOLUTELY AMAZING if you just found video of your grandfather in WWII!!! It has been a year since your post. Have you learned anything new?!?!?
6:22 is the money shot. One of the tanks with improvised dozer blade for cutting through a hedgerow quickly. I didn't know they had them on M5s. But it makes sense since the light tanks are supposed to lead the way.
And the Cobra breakout that follows shows what the M5s and M4s were designed to do.
I only wish there had been some M8 GMCs mixed in. I may have seen glimpses of a couple.
My great uncle was a tank driver in WW2 in the 62nd armored field artillery div. Battery B, he was in N.Africa,Sicily and France actually landed on D Day. He was known to stretch the truth but he was at nearly every major event in the European theater and always swore his Sherman was the 2nd one to get a rino plow. I seen the pictures and it had the attachment but 2nd?idk. I swear I see him in every American newsreel from the war.
Good you 'seen' him...
The last time I saw a Stuart light-tank in use was in news footage covering the Salvadoran civil war 79-92, it was knocking down a wall in narrow alley-way.
Who could imagine a Power having not just more but *WAY BETTER* stuff than the Germans 1939-1945 but clearly the French *"seeing is believing"* absolutely.
Did these tanks ever actually fight the enemy? Looks like they were used for taxi service. I’ve yet to see footage of a Stuart firing it’s main gun in battle. It seems comparable to a 38t which the Germans concluded was not effective on a post ‘42 battlefield until they crammed a 75mm into it (“Hetzer”).
They were used for recon so most of the action they would run into was far away from the camera, but there are a few videos on this channel were you see them in action.
Tanks did more than fight tanks.
@@XMJ3904 True. I didn’t say fight other tanks. I said fight the enemy. It seems they didn’t engage in combat.
@@kingwiththeax6880They did plenty. There were multiple Rhino variants, and they were used against infantry and light vehicles. Why would they have made thousands of they never fought.
1st is Jagpanzer 38t not Hetzer and that just a 38t with a 75 it was actually a re designed whole. Second camera equipment, film and audio recording was a lot more expensive, larger, more fragile and a lot rare then today. As such actual combat footage of anything is rare as most genuine footage would be taken someway behind the liners where a videographer could actually set up and take film. Even if combat footage was taken due to the fragile nature of film at the time it would have still been incredibly likely that the film would be destroyed or compromised before development. Presuming of course it was usable in the first place.
I was a "cozy" fit in M48's and M60's...due to my hheight and build. They would have needed a shoehorn to get me into an M5.....