Assault artillery was a concept proposed by Colonel Erich von Manstein in 1935 to accompany infantry on the attack.
The low-profile StuG III was simpler, cheaper and quicker to build than the equivalent turreted Panzer III. +
Large numbers were produced, with the Ausf. G being the last version to leave the factory floors. Interestingly, four StuG III Ausf. Gs could be produced for the price of a single King Tiger.
Production of the Ausf. G began in December 1942 and continued until the end of WWII, with 7893 examples completed
Plastic model kit
- with photo-etched parts
- with DS tracks
1:72 scale
unbuilt / unpainted
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