Zaloga, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Still getting use to this kind of stuff so sorry if im doing this stuff wrong. Stug iii b german tank destroyers world of tanks game. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey publishing. Mar 02, 2017 identical in role and concept to the highly successful stug iii assault gun variant of the panzer iii, both stug models were given an exclusively tank destroyer role in german formations and tactical planning in the last two years of the war, greatly augmenting the capability of the dwindling tank force available to the german army on the. The sturmgeschutz iii stug iii assault gun was germanys mostproduced fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle during world war ii, and secondmost produced german armored combat vehicle of any type after the sd.
Stug iii, therefore, assumed another role as an effective tank destroyer. However, by 1944 the 3in gun proved ineffectual against the most thickly armored german tanks. By november 1941, the army requested a vehicle with a gun in a fully rotating. The stug iii originally conceived as an assault gun for direct infantry support developed into an effective tank destroyer. Sdkfz 167 stug iv sturmgeshutz iv selfpropelled assault. Zaloga 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Some stug iiis were modified with a coaxial machine gun as well. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It was built on the chassis of the proven panzer iii tank, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. The allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgeschutz stug lll were the unsung workhorses of the northwest european battlefields.
Steven j m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. The hetzer was produced from april 1944 to may 1945, with a total of 2,584 vehicles manufactured. I added this documentary in a latter post, but i figured i should re post it here, just in case no one sees it. Stug iii g machine gun answered questions war thunder. I actually made a post in the suggestion forum that a machine gun should be added to the stug iii g. Afv projects that were not constructed are omitted, as are unarmoured vehicles. May 28, 2016 while surfing the carl combined arms research library digital library, we came across a document labeled war experiences of commanders of german panzer units the document is from 1953 and contains accounts by general sepp dietrich and colonel joachim peiper, commander of the first ss panzer regiment, first ss panzer division, and their involvement in world war ii, between 1939 and 1945. Wwii field book fm 17 25 assault gun section and platoon september 8 1944 wwii field book. Buy m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun duel by steven j. Its called german war files stug iii and iv assault guns. Thus the stug iii assault gun as wouldbe tank destroyer and the. It is a perfect tank for combat in city since he can move fast, assault enemies from side or back and then quickly retreat. Why didnt tank destroyers in the style of the stug iii and. The allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgeschutz stug lll were the unsung workhorses of the northwest eur.
After us entry into world war ii and the formation of the tank destroyer force, a suitable vehicle was needed to equip the new battalions. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun although tanks like the sherman and panther captured the headlines, the allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgesch tz stug iii were the unsung workhorses of the northwest european battlefields of 194445. Wwii stug sturmgeschutz tank destroyer and german assault. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey pdf. Germany 1944 duel by zaloga, steven 20 paperback at.
Sdkfz 142 stug iii sturmgeshutz iii selfpropelled assault gun. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun ebook by steven j. The allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgeschutz stug. 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 l24. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun by steven j. In february 1943, at the suggestion of the ministry of armament, the krupp company began trials of a new vehicle with the superstructure of the updated stug iii and the new suspension of the pz. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun rakuten kobo. Since world war ii, gunarmed tank destroyers have fallen out of favor as. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun by steven zaloga. The resulting system though at the time seen as more of an interim solution became the sturmgeshutz stug iii which utilized the existing panzer iii medium tank hull and fitted a 75mm main gun in a fixed position within the superstructure. The m10 was built on the m4 chassis, and carried a 3inch gun similar to the m4s 76mm. Read download m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun pdf. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun ebook por.
More than a third of all wolverines were supplied to allied nations under lendlease. Read m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany 1944 by steven j. Stug iii the most produced armored assault vehicle of. From my understanding the stug iii was equppied with either an. At 170 points at regular, with an optional 25 point hmg, the m10 is a great value way to get a mobile, heavy anti tank gun into your army without the expense of an up gunned sherman, or the frailty of an m18. Achilles and m10, british army anti tank units, western europe, 19441945 tank craft. A tank destroyer, tank hunter, or tank killer is a type of armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a. Even though the armor in stug iiib is weaker than the one in hetzer, it is still quite nice for a level iv vehicle. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The most widely produced american tank destroyer, with a total of 6,406 vehicles manufactured from september 1942 through january 1943. Pdf the stug iii assault gun 1940 42 download full pdf. The m10 tank destroyer was an american tank destroyer during ww2, it was officially called the 3inch gun motor carriage m10 and never wolverine during the.
M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun overdrive. A light, lowprofile tank destroyer designed according to general heinz guderians specifications. The type saw extensive combat actions throughout world war 2, primarily with german infantry divisions. Developed on the basis of the t34 medium tank and the su. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey pdf zaloga, steven j, oxford. Best gun on the stug iii tank destroyers world of tanks. The stug iii and the m10 3in gun motor carriage gmc may seem an odd combination for consideration in the duel series since they were designed for different tactical roles. Unfortunately i dont have specific m4 vs stug iii statistics. Im so close to getting the stugiii and cant wait, so id like to know what it the preferred gun on the tank to make it shine. Machine gun for stug iii g germany war thunder official. The stug lll was the quintessential assault gun, a lowslung, heavily armoured, turretless vehicle intended to provide direct fire support for infantry formations, whilst the m10 3in gun motor carriage was originally developed as a tank destroyer. This includes prototypes, vehicles produced by neutral countries and vehicles that were not used in combat. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun by steven. Why didnt tank destroyers in the style of the stug iii and su100 stay popular after wwii.
Gun m7 is great and can somehow 2 shots but cant really get that stug iii g but heck anyways the m10 is also fast m18 is faster but hey its life plus m10 has better 3rd person view and now for the bads on the m10 3inch gun cant go pure 2hk but can be a daring one against the pz4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 01, 20 m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun book. Stug iii the most produced armored assault vehicle of nazi. Germany 1944 duel book 53 kindle edition by zaloga, steven j. While their mission was not principally fighting one another, their.
List of armoured fighting vehicles of world war ii wikipedia. Steven zaloga although tanks like the sherman and panther captured the headlines, the allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgeschutz stug iii were the unsung workhorses of the northwest european. Ive noticed that the stug iii g has a gun shield, but no machine gun. The stug iii was originally developed as an assault gun for direct infantry support, while the m10 was developed as a tank destroyer to combat the panzer force. Germany 1944 duel, by steven zaloga and illustrated by richard chasemore, is a book in the osprey duel format that compares the american m10 tank destroyer to the german stug iii assault gun. The stug iii assault gun was germanys mostproduced fully tracked. Mar 12, 2019 the stug iv or sturmgeschutz iv, sdkfz 167 was a newer approach to the successful stug iii tank destroyer assault gun line.
I posted this in the suggestions forum the other day and i added a few extra things. For further reading you might look into steven zalogas books particularly m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. The stug iii entered production in january of 1940. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. Zaloga, 9781780960999, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lee m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany 1944 por steven j. Number m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany. The list of armoured fighting vehicles of world war ii lists military armoured vehicles that were in service or constructed during world war ii. Read download m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. Germany 1944 stug lll was the quintessential assault gun, a lowslung, heavily armoured, turretless vehicle intended to provide direct fire support for infantry formations, whilst the m10 3in gun motor carriage was originally developed as a tank destroyer.
Good documentary focusing on stugs and other assault guns tank destroyers jagdpanzer, jagdpanther, nashorns, elefants, jagdtigers and the wonderful little hetzer etc. Why didnt tank destroyers in the style of the stug iii. A tank destroyer, tank hunter, or tank killer is a type of armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a directfire artillery gun or missile launcher, with limited operational capacities and designed specifically to engage enemy tanks tanks are armoured fighting vehicles designed for frontline combat, combining operational mobility and tactical offensive and defensive capabilities. Zaloga, steven j m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. What is the difference between stug 4 and jagdpanzer 4 and. Oct 02, 2016 wwii stug sturmgeschutz tank destroyer and german assault guns. Priority for a stug iiib is to develop and mount great 10,5cm cannon. The m10 tank destroyer was an american tank destroyer of world war ii.
Contributing to the cult status of stug was the fact that it was the most. Stug iii early sturmgeschutz iii assault gun world war photos. The tactics used in the great war were considered obsolete by the time of wwii. Nov 15, 2011 best gun on the stug iii posted in tank destroyers. Combat experience changed tactical roles of the us m10 tank destroyer and german stug iii assault gun during world war ii.