Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L — Fgst.Nr. 73893

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1943.07.05
Combat
7. Panzer-Division  · Kursk — Belgorod

In July 1943, the division participated in Operation Citadel (Battle of Kursk), providing northern flank cover for the main offensive along the Donets.

1943.07.31
7. Panzer-Division

Combat-ready

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
Źródło: RH.021.04.450.S0301
1943.09.09
Combat
7. Panzer-Division  · Poltava — Kremenchug — Dnieper

In September 1943, the division retreated through Poltava and crossed the Dnieper at Kremenchug on 9 September, entering heavy defensive operations.

1943.10.31
7. Panzer-Division

Repair outside unit

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2c: Under repair outside the unit (1943 form); 1944 form: repair by the unit over 14 days
Źródło: T313.R391.S0384
1943.10.31
7. Panzer-Division

Repair outside unit

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2c: Under repair outside the unit (1943 form); 1944 form: repair by the unit over 14 days
Źródło: RH.021.04.452.S0559
1943.12.20
7. Panzer-Division

Von der Division zur Verladung in die Heimat bereitgestellt. (Made ready by the division for loading towards the homeland.)

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3a: Withdrawn from the front — repair in the Reich (He.Za.)
Źródło: T313.R391.S0050
1943.12.20
7. Panzer-Division

Von der Division zur Verladung in die Heimat bereitgestellt. (Made ready by the division for loading towards the homeland.)

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3a: Withdrawn from the front — repair in the Reich (He.Za.)
Źródło: RH.021.04.452.S0054
1944.01.31
7. Panzer-Division

Under repair by the unit

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2b: Under repair by the unit (1944 form: up to 14 days)
Źródło: RH.021.04.453.S0204
1944.02.20
7. Panzer-Division

Transferred to depot-level repair

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3a: Withdrawn from the front — repair in the Reich (He.Za.)
Źródło: RH.021.04.454.S0203
1944.03.25
Combat
7. Panzer-Division  · Kamenets-Podolsky — Ternopil

In spring 1944, the division fought around Ternopil and took part in breaking out of the Kamenets-Podolsky pocket, suffering heavy losses.

Production Metrics

Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L

Production date: 1942.05

Producer: Henschel & Sohn, Kassel

Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/60

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-42/44

Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events

No technical events recorded.

Design Features and Anomalies

No specific features recorded for this vehicle.

Comments and Research Notes

According to Panzer Tracts 03-3 it is a Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf.N, according to document T313.R391.S0050 it is a Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L or Ausf.M (mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60).

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