Born to provide fire support to the German infantry according to the tactical concepts of Blitzkrieg, the SturmGeschtz III evolved during the war into new and more advanced versions with a different mission profile.On the Eastern Front, encounters with the more powerful and innovative Soviet tanks led to an expansion of its role, transitioning from supporting infantry squads to serving as an effective anti-tank armoured vehicle. Simple and cost-effective in construction, it was one of the most produced vehicles by German industries until the end of the war. With the introduction of the “G” version specialized in the anti-tank role, the version armed with a 105 mm howitzer (Sturmhaubitze 42) was also introduced.