A photographic and technical description of Germany's World War Two Assault Gun series, spearhead of the Wehrmacht.

The StuG III was a very important weapon in World War II, seeing action on all fronts.  Originally designed as an infantry support vehicle it soon evolved into a mobile anti-tank gun platform.  The vehicle was based on the Panzer III chassis and underwent upgrading as the war progressed.  The basic layout did not change, but the weaponry and armour thickness and disposition was improved to combat advances in design by the Soviet Army and the Western Allies.  It remained a potent weapon until the end of the war.

Fraser Gray has photographed vehicles at Axvall (Sweden), Kubinka (Russia) and other sites.  Also featured is an ex-Finnish Army StuG III which has been rebuilt and restored as a W.W.II German Vehicle.  The introduction, section headings and captions are written by Bruce Crosby.

Rebuilt StuG III Ausf. G at Beltring.

Finnish modified StuG III at Parola.