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

The Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. E (StuG III E) was an improved variant of the Wehrmacht's early assault guns, produced from 1941. Compared to its predecessors, the Ausf. E featured additional armor and, for the first time, a rear machine gun defense (MG34 with shield) for protection against enemy infantry.

This model includes two variants :

• Variant 1: The standard version , perfectly suited for operations in the Western campaign, in the Balkans or in Russia (summer).

• Variant 2: The winter version with wide winter chains and optional snow camouflage – ideal for tabletop scenarios on the Eastern Front .

Both versions are detailed and manufactured in 1:56 scale and are perfect for collectors, diorama builders and players of historical tabletop systems.

Areas of application:

• Russian campaign (1941–1942)

• Battle of Sevastopol, Eastern Front

• Balkan campaign, support of the infantry

For which country:

• Germany (Wehrmacht)

Classification:

• Tank destroyers & assault guns

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: As an early support vehicle with additional defense.

• Flames of War: Effective against infantry and light armored vehicles.

• Chain of Command: Ideal for historical scenarios set in 1941–1942.

Technical data:

• Crew: 4 men (commander, gunner, loader, driver)

• Length: 5.40 m

• Width: 2.95 m

• Height: 2.16 m

• Weight: approx. 21 t

• Armor: Up to 50 mm (additional armor plates)

• Main armament: 7.5 cm StuK 37 L/24

• Secondary armament: 1 × MG34 (rear defense)

• Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM, 300 HP

• Speed: up to 40 km/h

• Winter variant: Wide snow chains, optional camouflage paint