Description: Pen and Sword Publishing Hitler's Tank Killer Sturmgeschutz at War 1940-1945 Published by Pen and Sword, Authored by Hans Seidler This item comes from a smoke free environment. Sturmgeschutz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as war progressed it was increasingly used in a defensive role and evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer. By 1943 its main role was providing anti-tank support to the units in its area of operation. This consequently led to many StuGs being destroyed in battle. Nonetheless they were very successful as tank killers and destroyed, among others, many bunkers, pillboxes and other defenses. While not considered to be a true tank because it lacked a turret, the gun was mounded directly in the hull, with a low profile to reduce vehicle heights, and had a limited lateral traverse of a few degrees in either direction. Thus, the entire vehicle had to be turned in order to acquire targets. Omitting the turret made production much simpler and less costly, enabling greater numbers to be built. Most assault guns were mounted on the chassis of a Panzer III or Panzer IV, with the resultant model being called either a StuG III or StuG IV respectively. The StuG was one of the most effective tracked vehicles of World War II, and over 10,000 of them were eventually produced. Shipping is via USPS or FedEx, from 44720. International shipping is via USPS International. Tracking information will be provided when item ships. Return of unopened packages are accepted, buyer is responsible for return shipping. Cancellation are always accepted, but must be requested prior to shipping of the item. Some packages may have shelf wear. Feel free to contact me, I typically respond within 12 hours.
Price: 24.49 USD
Location: North Canton, Ohio
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Book Title: Hitler's Tank Killer : Sturmgeschütz at War 1940-1945
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
Topic: Military / World War II, Military / Weapons, Military
Publication Year: 2010
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles, History
Author: Hans Seidler
Item Length: 9.5 in
Book Series: Images of War Ser.
Item Width: 7.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
