Semovente da 105/25 StuG M43 mit 105/25 853 (i)

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History Before the armistice, Italian army received 30 M43 mit 105/25, 4 were destroyed in Rome fighting and 26 were seized by germans and pressed into service. 91 new ex.were produced between 1943 and 1944.

(Picture from "Panzerwrecks" No13)

(Picture from "Panzerwrecks" No13)

(Picture from "Panzerwrecks" No13)

1944, 17 May, near Rome.

(Picture from "Panzerwrecks" No13)

1944, 18 May. Aquino.  This 105/25 was captured near the airport. The name “gerda” is painted near the gun.

(Picture probably from "Panzer in Italy" by Guglielmi)

1944, June. Same 105/25 than above.

(From "Italian Armour in German Service 1943–1945" by Daniele Guglielmi)

1945, 16 April, Medicina. 105/25 belonging to FJ-StuG-Brig XI

(Picture probably from "Panzer in Italy" by Guglielmi)

1944, November. 26.Pz.Div. received 7 Semovente Da 105/25

(From e-shop)

(Picture from "Panzerwrecks" No9)

1944, 17 December, near Faenza. Semovente M43 105/25 853 (i) possibly from 278 Infanterie Division or 305 Infanterie Division which fight toghether with 26 Pz.Div.

(Picture from "Panzerwrecks" No9)