From the Warlord Games Website
Known officially as the Sd.Kfz 166 or Sturmpanzer 43, this heavy assault gun is better known by the nickname
Brummbär (German for Grizzly Bear), supposedly given to it by Allied Intelligence.
Based on a modified Panzer IV chassis the Brummbär was armed with a
150mm StuH 43/1 L/12 gun. Deveeloped for close range fire support,
especially in regards to supporting units street-fighting. It was very
effective against dug-in infantry positions, buildings and almost any
kind of stronghold. They were also used as support vehicles for
panzergrenadier and infantry units.
The Brummbär made its combat debut at the Battle of Kursk and went on
to see action at Anzio, Normandy, Holland, Hungary and the defence of
the Reich itself. Brummbärs also helped to put down the Warsaw Uprising.
“Führer is convinced that immediately after the delivery of Sturmpanzers
to the units there will be great need for this type of vehicles.”
Albert Speer
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