The m10 is op compared to its counterparts in terms of destroying. The stug assault guns were costeffective compared to the heavier german tanks such as the tiger i and the panther, although as antitank guns they were best. 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. The m10 was built on the m4 chassis, and carried a 3inch gun similar to the m4s 76mm. A illustration of stug variants and camo paint combinations panzer iv, army. Marder iii tank destroyersselfpropelled guns, an interim solution to the lack of. Eastern front 1945 duel m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. Stug iii g machine gun answered questions war thunder. Fifth army infantry patrol on m10 tank destroyer and jeeps cross bridge in rome, italy. Machine gun for stug iii g germany war thunder official.
Contributing to the cult status of stug was the fact that it was the most. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany 1944. Ive noticed that the stug iii g has a gun shield, but no machine gun. Unfortunately i dont have specific m4 vs stug iii statistics. 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. 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. Germany 1944 duel book 53 kindle edition by zaloga, steven j.
The allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgeschutz stug. Best gun on the stug iii tank destroyers world of tanks. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey publishing. For further reading you might look into steven zalogas books particularly m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. Its why do most countries use track apc and tanks rather then high powered armard cars like the amx10rc. Stug iii the most produced armored assault vehicle of.
I posted this in the suggestions forum the other day and i added a few extra things. The stug iv or sturmgeschutz iv, sdkfz 167 was a newer approach to the successful stug iii tank destroyer assault gun line. The m10 3in gun motor carriage was originally developed as a tank destroyer. During the battle, m10s of the 899th tank destroyer battalion and m3 gun motor carriages of the 601st tank destroyer battalion destroyed 30 german tanks, although 20 m3s and 7 m10s were lost. Pdf the stug iii assault gun 1940 42 download full pdf. 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. While their mission was not principally fighting one another, their. Nov 15, 2011 best gun on the stug iii posted in tank destroyers. Jagdpanzer ivarmy vehiclesarmored vehiclesm10 tank destroyermilitary. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun ebook by steven j. May 28, 2016 the entire paper can be downloaded as a pdf here.
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. 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. The most widely produced american tank destroyer, with a total of 6,406 vehicles manufactured from september 1942 through january 1943. If they renamed the hetzer to assault gun, then the machine gun would be a great advantage indeed. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. However, since this is a tank destroyer, the machine gun does jack squat. Sep 05, 2019 the allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgeschutz stug lll were the unsung workhorses of the northwest european battlefields of m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun by steven j.
I ve been a fan of steven zaloga for years i think one would be hard pressed to find a informed expert on ard vehicles but it seems osprey is going for quantity over quality its latest series of books are not up to the standards i ve come to expect from osprey publications that said. Wwii stug sturmgeschutz tank destroyer and german assault. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun by steven j. From my understanding the stug iii was equppied with either an. Thus the stug iii assault gun as wouldbe tank destroyer and the.
The m10 did not see much tank to tank action for the rest of the north african campaign, and instead was used as mobile fire support. Number m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany. Read online number m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany. Stug iii early sturmgeschutz iii assault gun world war photos. Lee m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany 1944 por steven j.
Some stug iiis were modified with a coaxial machine gun as well. Germany 1944 duel, by steven zaloga and illustrated by richard chasemore, is a book in the osprey duel. More than a third of all wolverines were supplied to allied nations under lendlease. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun rakuten kobo. 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. Armor expert zaloga enters the battle over the best tanks of world war ii with this heavycaliber. Another tank destroyer was the maresal, which is credited with being the inspiration for the german jagdpanzer 38t. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey pdf. The duel format is 80 pages long, and presents an analysis of the factors. The tactics used in the great war were considered obsolete by the time of wwii. The stug iii assault gun was germanys mostproduced fully tracked.
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 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. Sep 20, 2019 m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun pdf. A tank destroyer, tank hunter, or tank killer is a type of armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a. Still getting use to this kind of stuff so sorry if im doing this stuff wrong. M10 tank destroyer stug iii assault gun world history. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey pdf pdf. Read download m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun pdf. The allies m10 tank destroyer and the germans sturmgeschutz stug lll were the unsung workhorses of the northwest european battlefields of m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun by steven j. This book discusses how these two fighting vehicles went beyond their respective design missions when called upon. Armored champion by steven zaloga book read online scribd. It was based on the sherman tank chassis but with less armor and a more powerful gun. Zaloga, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Its called german war files stug iii and iv assault guns. What is the difference between stug 4 and jagdpanzer 4 and. Probably the most surprising thing in these two pages is his statement that while he the considered the stug iii and jagdpanzer iv good vehicles, he judged the us m10 as superior. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey pdf zaloga, steven j, oxford. 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. Sdkfz 167 stug iv sturmgeshutz iv selfpropelled assault.
We have posted below the two pages of material from peiper that may be of interest to afv enthusiasts. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun ebook por. Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. Zaloga 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The hetzer was produced from april 1944 to may 1945, with a total of 2,584 vehicles manufactured. The type saw extensive combat actions throughout world war 2, primarily with german infantry divisions. Oct 02, 2016 wwii stug sturmgeschutz tank destroyer and german assault guns. During the final battles on world war iis western front, the legendary german tiger i heavy tank clashed with the brandnew m26 pershing fielded by the united states. 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.
A light, lowprofile tank destroyer designed according to general heinz guderians specifications. Since world war ii, gunarmed tank destroyers have fallen out of favor as. Had the stug iii been produced as a tank destroyer in place of the jagdpanzer iv, significant savings could have been realized in key materials, notably copper, aluminum, and zinc. Gun motor carriage tank destroyer with the 702nd tank destroyer battalion and a m4 sherman with the 743rd tank battalion with a culin hedgerow cutter. 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.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Even without the later l70 gun of the jagdpanzer iv, the stug iii proved to be an effective tank destroyer. All results related to m10 tank destroyer found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. 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. Developed on the basis of the t34 medium tank and the su. Read download m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. 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. The stug iii originally conceived as an assault gun for direct infantry support developed into an effective tank destroyer. I added this documentary in a latter post, but i figured i should re post it here, just in case no one sees it.
Sdkfz 142 stug iii sturmgeshutz iii selfpropelled assault gun. The m10 tank destroyer was an american tank destroyer of world war ii. Combat experience changed tactical roles of the us m10 tank destroyer and german stug iii assault gun during world war ii. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun. 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. 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. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun by steven.
All these events will motivate you towards something. Jan 01, 20 m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun book. Download m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey pdf book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Download number m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany. However, by 1944 the 3in gun proved ineffectual against the most thickly armored german tanks. Read m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun germany 1944 by steven j. M10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun overdrive. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. German self propelled assault gun, a sturmgeschutz 40 ausf g, surrounded by rubble. Nov 27, 2007 one thing that a tank can do is fire its gun 360 % and an assault gun has a limitaion of less the 30 %, this is why tanks are a much better use of tracks when on the offance that is why the assualt gun s were not build by the us or the uk.
Us m10 tank destroyer september 9, 2012 andy hobday based on the proven and numerous m4 sherman chassis, the m10 was fielded in large numbers during wwii and although it would be replaced by other tank destroyers based on. Originally intended as a mobile assault weapon for infantry support, the stug was constantly modified and saw extensive use on all battlefronts as an assault gun and tank destroyer. Lectures on polytopes ziegler pdf united pdf comunication. The stug iii entered production in january of 1940. 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. By 1944, however, its 3in gun proved ineffectual against the most thickly armored german tanks such as the panther and tiger. Zaloga, 9781780960999, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stug iii, therefore, assumed another role as an effective tank destroyer. Read online m10 tank destroyer vs stug iii assault gun osprey pdf book pdf free download link book now. Gun motor carriage tank destroyer with the 899th tank destroyer battalion. The us m10 was originally developed as a tank destroyer while the stug iii was a turretless, lowprofiled tracked vehicle developed for direct fire support for infantry formations. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Stug iii the most produced armored assault vehicle of nazi. Based on the chassis of the panzer iii tank, the second world war german sturmgeschutz series of assault guns was a successful and costeffective range of armoured fighting vehicles.