Panzertruppenschule I
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In June 1943, the only known flame-throwing versions of the StuG III, designated StuG III (Flamm) were delivered to the school, but were shortly thereafter destroyed by a fire started by a faulty flamethrower.
In late 1943, the school was stripped of its experienced instructors, who were used to form the élite Panzer Lehr Division.
See also
- Panzerwaffe, Kriegsschule, Tanks in the German Army, Panzer division
- German Army (1935–1945), Wehrmacht, Panzerwaffe
- Panzertruppenschule II, Panzer Lehr Division
- Kama tank school
- Tigerfibel, the cartoon format training manual for the Tiger
Citations
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- ↑ Tessin, p. 38
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Bibliography
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