Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L — Fgst.Nr. 74404

Combat Path and Unit Assignments
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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.

1943.09.30
7. Panzer-Division

Zur Instandsetzung bei Truppe: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, Fg.-Nr. 74,404 (Under repair at unit: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, chassis no. 74404)

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.021.04.452.S0777
1943.09.30
7. Panzer-Division

Zur Instandsetzung bei Truppe: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, Fg.-Nr. 74,404 (Under repair at unit: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, chassis no. 74404)

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: T313.R391.S0520
1943.12.20
7. Panzer-Division

Panzer-Geschoß / Von Pz. Inst. Gruppe süd in die Heimat abgeschoben. (Armor-piercing shell / Despatched to the homeland by the Southern Tank Maintenance Group.) [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: T313.R391.S0050
1943.12.20
7. Panzer-Division

Panzer-Geschoß / Von Pz. Inst. Gruppe süd in die Heimat abgeschoben. (Armor-piercing shell / Despatched to the homeland by the Southern Tank Maintenance Group.) [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: RH.021.04.452.S0054
Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1942.06

Producer: M.A.N. Werk Nuernberg

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
1943.12

Report dated December 20, 1943, indicates damage: Panzer Geschütz (tank gun). Vehicle qualified for evacuation and repair.

Źródło: T313.R391.S0050(7.Pz.Div,1943.12.20)
Design Features and Anomalies

No specific features recorded for this vehicle.

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