The M3 medium tank

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M3 (Lee I/Grant I).    Riveted hull, high profile turret, gasoline engine. 4,724 built. M3A1 (Lee II).    Cast (rounded) upper hull. 300 built. M3A2 (Lee III).    Welded (sharp edged) hull. Only 12 vehicles produced. M3A3 (Lee IV/Lee V).    Twin GM 6-71 diesel variant of welded hull. Side doors welded shut or eliminated. 322 built. M3A4 (Lee VI).…

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