Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Spähwagen M3-A1

Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024

1. Spähwagen M3-A1 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Dieses Späh- und Befehlsfahrzeug wurde 1939 in die US Armee eingeführt. Leicht gepanzert. Antrieb durch wassergekühlten Reihenmotor mit 87 PS. Geschwindigkeit (Straße) 88 km/h, Reichweite (Straße) 400 km.

English Translation:
This reconnaissance and command vehicle was introduced into the US Army in 1939. Lightly armored. Powered by a water-cooled inline engine with 87 hp. Speed (road) 88 km/h, range (road) 400 km.

Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 49° 14.285′ N, 8° 53.778′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker and the static display are located outside of Hall 1 of the Technik Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker: BTR 152 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); BTR 60 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); Skoda Kanone M40 / Skoda Cannon M40 (here, next to this marker); Halbkettenfahrzeug M3 / Half-Track Vehicle M3 (here, next to this marker); Lauster FM (a few steps from this marker); M 42 Fla-Panzer / M 42 Anti-Aircraft Tank (a few steps from this marker); Panzerhaubitze “Wespe" / Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe" (a few steps from this marker); Pak 7.62 cm field gun (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.

More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.

Also see . . . M3 scout car. Wikipedia

The M3 scout car (known as the White scout car in British Commonwealth service) was an American armored car produced in the World War II era, from 1939 to 1944. The original M3 scout car was produced in limited numbers, while the improved M3A1 scout car saw wide service during World War II and after.

(Submitted on December 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Spähwagen M3-A1 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024

2. The Spähwagen M3-A1 and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.