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Old 03-15-11, 11:47 AM   #8
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Wow, amazing condition! Some years ago tanks were recovered from polish bogs which condition was much worse.


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Originally Posted by Platapus View Post
Serious noob question.

What makes this an Assault Gun as opposed to a Tank or SP arty, or Tank Destroyer?

I never understood the nomenclature.
The difference to a tank would be the lack of a turnable turrent, to a tank destroyer my guess would be the armor and the cannon size/armor penetration power.

Historically the Stugs were under command of the artillery, their purpose was however to give infantry support. So I would say that the difference to SP artillery would be their effective range and the ability to fire directly at a target.
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