Ebook: German Sturmartillerie at War Vol. 1

Изображения: цветные и черно-белые фото, цветные рисункиOriginally designed to meet the conceptual requirements of Erich von Manstein as set forth in 1936, the Sturmgesch#252;tz III series proved itself to be an immensely successful infantry-support weapons system. Contrary to popular belief, it was not only initially conceived as Begleitartillerie (escort artillery) to accompany the infantry in the assault, but also as their prime means of mobile and protected defense against enemy tanks. Indeed, this is borne out by the original designation of the vehicle as the Pz.Sfl.III (s.PaK). In addition, its main armament, the 7.5cm Sturmkanone L/24 was a flat-trajectory gun, based upon that mounted on the Pz.Kpfw.IV medium tank; it was not a low-velocity howitzer.