Forces Of Valor – 1:32 Diecast – German Strumgeschütz III AUSF.G – Warsaw, 1944

Forces Of Valor – 1:32 Diecast – German Strumgeschütz III AUSF.G – Warsaw, 1944

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) assault gun was Germany’s most produced armoured fighting vehicle during WW II.  It was built on the chassis of the proven Panzer III tank. Initially intended as a mobile, armoured light gun for infantry support, the StuG was continually modified and was widely employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III originated from German experiences in WW I when it was discovered that during the offensives on the western front the infantry lacked the means to effectively engage fortifications. The artillery of the time was heavy and not mobile enough to keep up with the advancing infantry to destroy bunkers, pillboxes, and other minor obstacles with direct-fire. Although the problem was well known in the German army, it was General Erich von Manstein who is considered the father of the Sturmartillerie (“Assault Artillery”). This is because the initial proposal was from (then) Colonel Erich von Manstein and submitted to General Ludwig Beck in 1935, suggesting that Sturmartillerie  units should be used in a direct-fire support role for infantry divisions. On 15 June, 1936, Daimler-Benz AG received an order to develop an armoured infantry support vehicle capable of mounting a 75 mm (2.95 in) artillery piece. The gun mounts fixed, fully integrated casemate superstructure was to allow a limited traverse of a minimum of 25° and provided overhead protection for the crew. The height of the vehicle was not to exceed that of the average man.

Die cast metal and plastic construction.

Upper chassis is metal.

Hatches open.

Working vinyl tracks.

Removable side skirt.

Elevating gun.

Comes with assorted gear and other accessories.

Comes with commander, loader and two soldiers.

Product Id: 80079