Modern german tank destroyers3/2/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() It was then envisaged that this self-propelled artillery gun could be used in the role of a powerful long range tank destroyer. With the quick surrender of France, there was no longer a requirement for such a weapon. The French Maginot Line system of concrete strongpoints, along the border between France and Germany, would have been one of its intended targets. The German armament manufacturer Krupp began development in 1939, but no prototypes were available in time for the invasion of France. It had a long barrelled 10.5cm K 18 cannon, which enabled it to shoot APHE shells over long distances (photographer unknown) The purpose of this weapon was to fire from a long distance at a strongly held enemy fortification without being in danger of coming under return fire from its target. gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette IVa artillery self-propelled gun was intended to be used as a long range ‘bunker buster’. Self-Propelled Gun – 2 Built Introduction ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply.AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |