The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Nazi Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, [4] and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track.

Sturmgeschütz (abbreviated StuG) meaning "assault gun" was a series of armored fighting vehicles used by both German Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS formations during the Second World War (1939–1945). The main StuGs were the StuG III and StuG IV based on the Panzer III and Panzer IV medium tank chassis respectively.

Dec 1, 2014 · The Stürmgeschutz III, better known as the StuG III, was the workhorse of the German army, serving both for infantry support and tank hunting.

The Sturmgeschütz (StuG) assault guns were developed in 1936 as the German Army requested armored infantry support vehicles capable of carrying guns large enough to destroy opposing bunkers and other field fortifications.

Oct 26, 2024 · Sturmgeschütz (or StuG) was a series of self-propelled artillery used by the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. The most common version, the StuG III, was built on the chassis of the PzKpfw III tank and was originally called “StuG.”

Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III, Sd.Kfz. 142) – german assault gun. The decision to develop a special dual purpose armoured assault gun / tank destroyer was made in June 1936 and the 75 mm gun was chosen (7,5 cm Sturmkanone 37 L/24).

Nov 29, 2022 · The Sturmgeschütz (assault gun, aka StuG) III’s deployment records in Normandy show some interesting bits, in that they were issued to a wide variety of units to provide armored support, including even a Fallschirmjager unit!

Apr 10, 2020 · The Ausf G, the tank destroyer variant, was the most produced sort of StuG and remained in production to the end of the War. It provided good stopping power against all but the heaviest tanks. In fact, it claimed more tank kills than any other German AFV of the entire War.

Apr 10, 2021 · German Sturmgeschütze (assault guns) were created as a close support weapon for infantry. They would advance alongside infantry, and would fight strongpoints and armored vehicles. Assault guns would also supplement infantry guns and anti-tank guns in defensive operations, and were considered as a possible replacement for anti-tank guns.

Dec 9, 2005 · I divine that on the picture StuG III Ausf G with experimental chassis (Alkett produced), but with field-modification - new commander cupola. IMHO - is not Soviet afterwar alteration, Russian had a lot trofy, and can take completely SPG, instead make big work with new cupola and chassis.