Hi,all! I’m building a StuG III Ausf. A, but before I paint it, I need to know where it will be. Since the A is early, I’m assuming it’s grey? I was wondering what region these were used in, and what time frame. Would the Russian front be appropriate? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
----Kevin
They were grey for sure. From what I have read, they were too late to be used in France and were mostly used as training vehicles.
EDIT**
After reading a bit in my Squadron book on StuG III’s, it says that 4 batteries of A’s made it into service during the invasion of France in May of 1940. The above statement was from the Osprey title on StuG III’s 40-42. Wonder who is right??
They could also be found in Russia during 41-42…
Squadron’s Stug III in Action has a photo of one in Holland in 1940 and an illustration of one from Francein 1940. Gray, of course.