Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M — Fgst.Nr. 76496
23. Panzer-Division
Total losses (Totalausfall) – Wurde am 21.1.43 beim Vorstoß auf die Manytsch-Brückenstelle 15 km östlich Krassny-Partisan durch Treffer im Motor- und Kampfraum in Brand geschossen, brannte aus und wurde gesprengt. (set on fire on 21 January 1943 during the advance on the Manytsch bridge site 15 km east of Krassny-Partisan by hits in engine and fighting compartments; burnt out and blown up) [VEHICLE LOST]
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf"
Combat-ready
On the night of 18 July 1943, the fiercely contested bridgeheads were abandoned; the two-week offensive resulted in heavy casualties (over 4,400 killed, wounded, and missing).
On 30 July 1943, the division attacked east of Stalino, breaking through strong enemy defenses on the Mius river after heavy fighting.
On 5 August 1943, the division returned to the Valki area, conducting defensive battles along the Maksimovka-Krasnokutsk line and counterattacking along the Merla river.
Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M
Production date: 1942.10
Producer: MIAG, Braunschweig
Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-66
No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.
No technical events recorded.
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