The Sturmgeschutz, or StuG as it is more popularly known, while conceived as self-propelled, infantry support artillery, in time, formed the backbone of Germany's anti-tank operations during WWII. With more than 130 war-era photos, this volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of the final three (of nine variants) of this famed and feared weapon. The material is arranged in four chapters, each focusing on a specific production model, or Ausfuhrung, of the Sturmgeschutz. This volume focuses on the most plentiful model, the later war Ausf.G, as well as the Sturmgeschütz IV, and the similar, howitzer-armed Sturmhaubitze. Comprehensive tables reveal the details of performance, as well as technical specifications of each variant. A concise, easy to read text, and detailed photo captions expose the secrets of this iconic vehicle. Part of the Legends of Warfare series. AUTHOR: Author of more than 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognising, " - the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide" in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. SELLING POINTS: . Photographic history of the design, development, and deployment of Germany's most-used assault gun of WWII . Covers the late war StuG G and StuG IV, and the similar, howitzer-armed Sturmhaubitze . Profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from collections around the world 132 b/w photographs