(Img: Ryzhov Sergey/ Dreamstime.com) The Sturmgeschütz III, otherwise known as the StuG III, was an assault gun designed by Germany following their defeat in World War I. The armored fighting vehicle was mass produced and used during World War II in defense against Allied tanks. This video clip shows the StuG III in action.
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