First M3 Tank Rolls Out in Detroit | Apr 24

About this episode

The episode discusses the production of the first M3 tank in Detroit during World War II.

On this day in 1941: The first tank from Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler. The 30-ton M3 tank was rapidly produced and tested in Warren, Michigan. Historians note Detroit's high production rates significantly impacted World War II. The M3 Grant model was used by the British army in North Africa. Detroit's arsenal produced over 22,000 tanks during the war.

Topics covered

• World War II
• Detroit history
• tank production
• M3 tank
• automotive history

Keywords

• M3 tank
• Detroit
• Chrysler
• World War II
• tank production
• Warren Michigan
• British army

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chrysler, British army

Products: M3 tank, M3 Grant model

Places: Detroit, Warren, Michigan

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