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An abandoned German StuG 40 tank destroyer - location unknown, 1944. The StuG III and StuG 40 essentially refers to the same vehicle, with the latter being a designation for the later models produced during WW2, most notably the StuG III Ausf. G, which was produced in large quantities.
Disabled German StuG III A in Old Town Square during the Prague Uprising, May 1945
Interesting shot of Heer (German army) soldiers among a StuG III self-propelled gun and a Czech made Pz 38(t) tank on the street of Goldap, East Prussia, 1944 (now Gołdap as a part of Poland). The picture was taken from the rear hatch of a Panther tank, 1944
Internal layout of a Finnish StuG III assault gun.
1944 06 15 Karelia offensive, StuG III - Kari Vertanen
In mid-June 1944, Finland and the Soviet Union fought the battle of Kuuterselkä. The battle was part of Karelian offensive during the Continuation War. The battle was fought 75 years ago this week. As it is the anniversary of the battle, I share my painting from a few years ago.Finland had acquired German Sturmgeschutz 40 Assault guns in 1943. These Assault guns had a significant role in the battles of Karelian offensive.In my painting, Stu-40 assault gun number 6 takes part in the battle of Kuuterselkä. During the fighting from Kuuterselkä to Tali-Ihantala, this assault gun scored 9 wins over enemy tanks. In the battle of Kuuterselkä, this assault gun was commanded by lieutenant Olli Aulanko while sergeant Olavi Taponen acted as a gunner, private Pentti Leppäkoski acted as a driver, and the gun was loaded by private Paavo Havu.In Kuuterselkä, Havu's assault gun was hit by enemy fire killing Havu and wounding Aulanko. At the end of June, Olli Aulanko was awarded Mannerheim Cross of Liberty.My website has prints of this painting available for order. More info:
Sturmgeschütz 40 Ausf. G (Sd.Kfz. 142/1) Soldiers from the 104th US Infantry Division got their hands on this late StuG III with added front protection in the form of concrete. Tow hooks are attached to the front and the MG-34 normally guided from inside the cockpit has given way to what appears to be a StG. 44.
Anybody want to help me with a rough date for this early model StuG III? My original caption for it says that it's from the Siege of Leningrad, but nothing other than that.
