Brunswick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
M-5 "JEB Stuart" Tank
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 3, 2010
1. M-5 "JEB Stuart" Tank Marker
The M-5 Stuart Tank was an American light reconnaissance tank used during WWII. The "Jeb Stuart" was given its name by the British forces prior to America entering the war. The Stuart had a pair of Cadillac automobile engines which made it very reliable and very fast. The Stuart was armed with a 37mm cannon and (3) 30-06 Browning machine guns.
The Stuart Tank was only used for support and reconnaissance in the European Theater because of its light armor. In the Pacific Theater it proved to be very successful because the Japanese forces had few anti-tank weapons. The Marines used the Stuart because it was quick, light and easily outfitted with a flame thrower.
Weight - 14.7 Tons (32,400 lbs)
Height - 7.5 feet
Lenght - 14.8 feet
Crew - 4 Soldiers (Commander, Gunner and 2 Drivers)
Width - 8.1 feet
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II
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Location. 39° 18.784′ N, 77° 37.494′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is on East A Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brunswick MD 21716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: WWI Veterans Poppy Bed (here, next to this marker); Alvin Keenan Memorial Light (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Harold Steadman Memorial Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); East Potomac Street and Square Corner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horine's Drug Store (about 500 feet away); From Dirt Path to Main Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 3, 2010
2. M-5 "JEB Stuart" Tank and Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 3, 2010
3. M-5 "JEB Stuart" Tank in Profile
Photographed by Craig Swain, January 3, 2010
4. Front of the M-5
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,224 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
