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Panzer III Ausf. L - Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII

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  • 28mm_Tracks_Late L (filled).stl
  • 28mm_Tracks_Late L (unfilled).stl
  • 28mm_Tracks_Late R (filled).stl
  • 28mm_Tracks_Late R (unfilled).stl
  • 28mm_Turret (empty).stl
  • 28mm_Turret.stl
  • 28mm_canon.stl
  • 28mm_chassis L.stl
  • Accessories.zip
    • 28mm_accessory_bar.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_box.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_hammer.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_jerrycan.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_pipes.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_shovel.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_spanner.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_Track sample.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_Wheel.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_wrench.stl
    • 28mm_Antenna1.stl
    • 28mm_Antenna2.stl
    • 28mm_Antenna3.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_bar.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_box.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_hammer.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_jerrycan.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_pipes.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_shovel.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_spanner.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_Track_sample.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_Wheel.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_wrench.stl
    • supported_28mm_Antenna1.stl
    • supported_28mm_Antenna2.stl
    • supported_28mm_Antenna3.stl
  • supported_28mm_Tracks_Late L (filled).stl
  • supported_28mm_Tracks_Late R (filled).stl
  • supported_28mm_Tracks_Late_L (unfilled).stl
  • supported_28mm_Tracks_Late_R (unfilled).stl
  • supported_28mm_Turret.stl
  • supported_28mm_Turret_(empty).stl
  • supported_28mm_canon.stl
  • supported_28mm_chassis_L.stl

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Publication date 2024-01-09 at 14:40
Design number 1699859

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The models are provided with a ready-to-print version (pre-supported + hollowed), and in 28mm (1:56e) but it can be easily adapted to your scale :
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- to 15mm : x56%
- to 20mm : x78%
- to 25mm : x64%

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Historical background:

The Panzer III Ausf. L, part of the later iterations in the Panzer III medium tank series, was developed during the latter stages of World War II. Introduced in 1942, the Ausf. L model represented an attempt to address the changing dynamics of armored warfare and the need for improved firepower and protection.

Armed with a 50mm KwK 39 L/60 main gun and additional machine guns, the Panzer III Ausf. L featured enhancements in armor protection compared to earlier variants. The increased use of sloped armor contributed to improved defensive capabilities, providing better resistance against enemy projectiles.

The Ausf. L variant saw action on the Eastern Front and in North Africa, participating in various defensive and offensive operations. However, by the time of its introduction, the Panzer III's role as a frontline battle tank was diminishing, with the German focus shifting towards more advanced tank designs.

While the Panzer III Ausf. L faced challenges in dealing with the increasingly formidable enemy tanks, its adaptability led to its repurposing for reconnaissance and support roles. Some Ausf. L tanks were modified to serve as command vehicles or artillery observation platforms.

As the war progressed, the Panzer III series as a whole was gradually phased out in favor of heavier and more powerful tanks. The Ausf. L, like its predecessors, played a part in the evolution of German tank design during World War II, showcasing efforts to enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities in response to the changing nature of armored warfare.

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