Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L — Fgst.Nr. 74486

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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 Pz.Inst.Abt.: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, Fg.-Nr. 74,486 (Under repair at division repair battalion: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, chassis no. 74486)

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.S0521
1943.09.30
7. Panzer-Division

Zur Instandsetzung bei Pz.Inst.Abt.: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, Fg.-Nr. 74,486 (Under repair at division repair battalion: 1 Pz.Kpf.Wg. III L/60, chassis no. 74486)

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.S0779
1943.10.31
7. Panzer-Division

Operational

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
Źródło: T313.R391.S0384
1943.10.31
7. Panzer-Division

Operational

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
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Status 3a: Withdrawn from the front — repair in the Reich (He.Za.)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Status 3a: Withdrawn from the front — repair in the Reich (He.Za.)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
1944.01.20
7. Panzer-Division

Zu 4: 74 486 war in Ziffer 3a abgesetzt. Da keine Leerwaggons wieder instandgesetzt (To item 4: 74 486 was written off under item 3a. As no empty wagons were available, it was repaired again)

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 4: Additions / Replacements
Źródło: RH.021.04.453.S0341
1944.01.31
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.021.04.453.S0204
Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1942.09

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

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Design Features and Anomalies

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