• Testing of the prototypes took place in 1936 and 1937, leading to the Daimler-Benz design being chosen for production. The first model of the Panzer III, the Ausf.
  • Panzer Tracts No. 3-2 - Panzerkampfwagen III : Ausf.E, F, G, und H - development and production from 1934 to 1941. Boyds, MD : Panzer Tracts, 2007.
  • Flammpanzer III Ausf. M / Panzer III (Fl). Panzerbefehlswagen III. Tauchpanzer III. Videos.
  • From 1942, the last version of Panzer III mounted the 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24, better suited for infantry support. Production of the Panzer III ended in 1943.
  • However, beginning in 1943 the Panzer III was gradually overtaken by the introduction of more heavily armored and heavily armed enemy vehicles.
  • Emphasis shifted to the Panzer IV and new Panther tank so the Panzer III effectively became obsolete as the main battle tank in Mid 1943.
  • Panzer III was the common name of a medium tank that was developed in the 1930s by Germany and was used extensively in World War II – English.
  • The Panzer III at War 1939–1945 is a highly illustrated record revealing one of the foremost German fighting machines of the Second World War.
  • Serious work on the Panzer III began in 1936, when a number of German tank manufacturers produced prototypes for a tank in the 15 ton category.
  • Other Designation(s). Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.H, Panzer III Ausf.H, Pz.Kpfw III Ausf.H (Sd.Kfz.141 ünd Sd.Kfz.141/1*). Type. Medium Tank.