Slitherine

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http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/armoredforces/index.html

The war in Africa has proved, however, that the American M3, known to the British as the "General Grant," has the best tank armor in the world. "General Grants" stay in the fight after as many as eight to ten hits by 50-mm. and smaller antitank weapons. In at least one case, a "General Grant" has continued to perform well after 27 hits. The new American M4, known as the "General Lee," is even more reliable. It has greater speed and more power, and is excellent for reconnaissance and pursuit. Among other improvements, its 75-mm. gun has been placed in the turret instead of on the side. This change gives it an all-around field of fire.

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ORIGINAL: Matti Kuokkanen

Just took a look at it, and found this:

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http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/armoredforces/index.html

The war in Africa has proved, however, that the American M3, known to the British as the "General Grant," has the best tank armor in the world. "General Grants" stay in the fight after as many as eight to ten hits by 50-mm. and smaller antitank weapons. In at least one case, a "General Grant" has continued to perform well after 27 hits. The new American M4, known as the "General Lee," is even more reliable. It has greater speed and more power, and is excellent for reconnaissance and pursuit. Among other improvements, its 75-mm. gun has been placed in the turret instead of on the side. This change gives it an all-around field of fire.

I thought that M3 is Lee and M4 is Sherman

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ORIGINAL: FlashfyreSP

Remember, it was the British who named all these American tanks, not the Americans. We didn't start officially naming tanks until the Chafee light tank and the Pershing heavy. All those other names you see (Wolverine, Priest, Lee, Sherman, Grant, Stuart, etc.) are British designators for US-built equipment they were loaned.