28mm SdKfz German Panzer III/3 - WW2

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A fusion of two other designs to create the legendary Panzer. Completely free to print and edit! Created specifically for Bolt Action. "The Panzerkampfwagen III, commonly referred to as the Panzer III, was a medium tank developed in Germany during the 1930s, and was extensively used throughout World War II. The official German ordnance designation was Sd.Kfz. 141. It was designed to engage other armoured fighting vehicles and serve alongside and support similar Panzer IV tanks, which were originally designed for infantry support. However, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, more powerful anti-tank guns became necessary, and since the Panzer IV had more development potential with a larger turret ring, it was redesigned to mount the long-barrelled 7.5 cm KwK 40 gun. The Panzer III effectively swapped roles with the Panzer IV as of 1942, when the last version of the Panzer III mounted the 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 that was better suited for infantry support. Production of the Panzer III ceased in 1943. Nevertheless, the Panzer III's capable chassis provided hulls for the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun until the end of the war."