Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
M3 Kampfpanzer "Stuart"
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M3 Battle Tank "Stuart"
Inscription.
Leichter US-Panzer, der bereits 1941 von der britischen Armee in Nordafrika eingesetzt war. Schwach gepanzert, dafür schnell und beweglich. Vorläufer des "Sherman."
Gewicht: 12 to
Geschwindigkeit: 57 km/h
Fahrbereich: 175 km
Antrieb: Benzinmotor mit 250 PS
A lighter U.S. tank that was already used by the British Army in North Africa in 1941. Weakly armored, but fast and maneuverable. Predecessor of the "Sherman."
Weight: 12 tons
Speed: 57 km/h
Range: 175 km
Drive: Gasoline engine with 250 hp
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 49° 14.259′ N, 8° 53.83′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker and the static display are located outside of Hall 1 of the Technik Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schwerer Spähpanzer "EBR" / Heavy Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle "EBR" (here, next to this marker); M 16 Halbkettenfahrzeug / M16 Half-Track Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer M24 "Chaffee" / M24 "Chaffee" Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); M26 Kampfpanzer / M26 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Kampfpanzer T72 / T72 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); M47 Kampfpanzer / M47 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Pak 40 (a few steps from this marker); Legendärer Russischer Panzer T34 / Legendary Russian Tank T34 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . M3 Stuart. Wikipedia
The M3 Stuart/light tank M3, was a US light tank of World War II, first entered service in the British Army in early 1941 and saw action in the North African campaign in July 1941. Later an improved version of the tank entered service as the M5 in 1942 to be supplied to British and other allied Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the United States into the war.(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.


