m3

29 photos tagged m3, from 2 members of Flickr Commons.

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1939

2013

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perfgeek said:
Looks like there are more M-3's (Lee/Grant) than M-4's (Sherman) in that line.
borkworld said:
The Sherman tank was also jokingly referred to as the Ronson. As in the cigarette lighter that "lights on the first strike". Their ammo storage wasn't so well protected.
Joyous Fnord said:
What a great picture. Being a history fanatic, I can't help but wonder if the reaction from the populous back then regarding the switch from the M-3's to the M-4's would be comparable to today's F-22's and F-35's. Could you imagine trying to aim the whole tank instead of just the turret?
spotless oven said:
There are also some M3 Stuart light tanks in the background
JW FHB said:
In the mood of the day, the government was lying to the public, telling everyone that our M3s and M4s were the best tanks in the world. By the time they got into action they were ridiculously obsolete. Incredibly reliable, but garbage. Men died by the thousands in 43, 44 and early 45 because of that. It wasn't until the M26 was fielded in early 1945 that our tankers had a vehicle that could go toe to toe with the stuff the enemy had been using for years.

fabulous arithmetic said:
I believe this photo caption was meant to read "M3 and M4 Tank Company".
Kilted Cowboy said:
yes these appear to M3 tanks
Complex Lake said:
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fabulous arithmetic said:
M3 "Stuart" Light Tank
Fredo_photo said:
The quality of theese shots is great. Could be mistaken for contemporary shots (set aside the technology).
Bruce S said:
Fredo, a film transparency is equivalent to about 5,000 lpi resolution. It's more like today's digital technology is catching up with the old quality.
Fredo_photo said:
Right. But I was not commenting on the image resolution. Besides, on a image resolution this small (500x400) such a source resolution is pointless. My purpose was rather to comment image quality such as color balance, hue and definition, which in my opinion is quite remarkable for an exposure taken in the 1940's. In refering to the "technology", I was refering to the tanks... Regards.
alfvanbeem said:
Hi Alfred, a great shot! I like it very much! Maybe you would like to post some of your pictures on www.military-vehicle-photos.com I think the visitors over there would like that very much. Regards, Alf , The Netherlands.