Panzer III Ausf. E – 2 variants (standard & winter tracks), Germany, WWII

The Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. E was one of the early production versions of the Panzer III and marked a significant step in the development of German main battle tanks for World War II . It was one of the Wehrmacht's first fully combat-capable medium tanks and was used primarily between 1939 and 1941 .

This model includes two variants :

• Variant 1: The standard version with normal track configuration for spring and summer campaigns.

• Variant 2: The winter variant with wide winter chains , ideal for snowy scenarios on the Eastern Front.

With its classic design, 3.7 cm cannon, and good mobility, the Panzer III Ausf. E is ideal for early war scenes on the gaming table or in dioramas.

Areas of application:

• Standard: Invasion of Poland (1939), Western Campaign in France (1940), Balkans (1941)

• Winter: Early phase of the Russian campaign (1941), operations in the slush of the Eastern Front

For which country:

• Germany (Wehrmacht)

Classification:

• Main battle tank

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Ideal tank for early war scenarios up to 1941.

• Flames of War: Classic early war battle tank with a focus on movement and tactics.

• Chain of Command: Particularly suitable for historical scenarios in Poland or Russia.

Technical data:

• Crew: 5 men

• Length: 5.38 m

• Width: 2.82 m

• Height: 2.50 m

• Weight: approx. 19.5 t

• Armor: 15–30 mm

• Main armament: 3.7 cm KwK 36 L/45

• Secondary armament: 3 × 7.92 mm MG 34

• Engine: Maybach HL 120 TR, 265 HP

• Speed: 40 km/h

• Winter version: With wide winter chains and optional snow camouflage paint