Sd.Kfz 251/9 Ausf D (Stummel) half-track 2000AD-essential-reading

Sd.Kfz 251/9 Ausf D (Stummel) half-track 2000AD-essential-readingThe Sd. Kfz 251 half track was the ubiquitous German half track used throughout World War II to transport Panzergrenadiers. The 251 was known by German and Allied soldiers alike as Hanomag after its manufacturer Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG. Combining the already proven Sd. Kfz 251 half track with the short L 24 low velocity 7. 5cm gun created the Sd Kfz 251 9, nicknamed the Stummel (Stump) because of the guns short length. Stummels were issued to

Despite fighting well they were outmanoeuvred all too often

as it was considered a mobile howitzer

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especially at dealing with German counter-attacks and able to move into postion more quickly than towed guns

officers and trumpeters were bedecked with extra trim

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The complete and definitive reference works on the uniforms

the 10th were led into many defensive battles as German panzers swept into Poland in 1939

led to the development of the existing Renault NC1 prototype into the Char D1

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It was not popular with the crews however