Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J — Fgst.Nr. 68121
In July 1943, the division participated in Operation Citadel (Battle of Kursk), providing northern flank cover for the main offensive along the Donets.
7. Panzer-Division
Combat-ready
7. Panzer-Division
Pz.Kpfw. III L/60 Fg.-Nr. 68121 übernommen aus K-Werk Dnjepropetrowsk gemäß OKH/Gen.St.d.H./Gen.Qu./Abt. III/Gr. V(K) III Az. 2081/5 Nr. I/49 366/43 vom 6.7.43. (Pz.Kpfw. III L/60 chassis no. 68121 taken over from K-Werk repair facility in Dnepropetrovsk pursuant to OKH/Gen.St.d.H./Gen.Qu./Abt. III/Gr. V(K) III Az. 2081/5 no. I/49 366/43 dated 6 July 1943.)
7. Panzer-Division
In Bach festgefahren, gesprengt, Liegeort: Porosok, 45 km nordostw. Achtyrka (Stuck in a creek, blown up, location: Porozok, 45 km north-east of Okhtyrka) [VEHICLE LOST]
Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J
Production date: 1941.09
Producer: Daimler-Benz AG, Stuttgart-Untertürkheim
Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-26
No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.
No technical events recorded.
No specific features recorded for this vehicle.
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