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The Stuart Tank Museum

Season 7 Episode 4 | 5m 58s

One of the fastest tanks of World War ll, the Stuart tank, was able to do 35 mph and was manufactured locally in Berwick PA. It was used in all theaters of the war, from the Pacific region to Europe.

Aired: 11/07/23
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