The Panzer III (Panzerkampfwagen III), in the German Army also known as Sd.Kfz. 141 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 141), was together with the later Panzer IV the best-known medium tank of the Panzer Divisions during World War II. It was designed expressly as an anti-tank vehicle to counter opposing armored vehicles, a role it successfully filled at least until 1942.
The Panzer III was continuously improved over time with enhancements to its main armament and armor. The J version, equipped with a long 50-mm 60-caliber gun (L/60), was able to counter even more powerful vehicles. However, beginning in 1943 the Panzer III was gradually overtaken by the introduction of more heavily armored and heavily armed enemy vehicles.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Cristini, Luca Stefano
Title
The Weapons Encyclopedia. Tank, Aircraft, AFV, Ship, Artillery, Vehicles, Secret Weapon. Volume 5: Panzer III
Details
English text, paperback, many colour photos and colour profiles. 60 pages.
State
new
Soldiershop/Luca Cristini Ed. Via Orio 33/D 24050 Zanica (BG) Italien
