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

Halbkettenfahrzeug M3
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Half-Track Vehicle M3

 
 
Halbkettenfahrzeug M3 / Half-Track Vehicle M3 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Halbkettenfahrzeug M3 / Half-Track Vehicle M3 Marker
Inscription.  German:
Baujahr: 1941
Leistung: 147 PS
Hubraum: 1.791 ccm
Motor: 6-Zyl

Im 2. Weltkrieg wurden fast 23.000 diesler Fahrzeuge gebaut und an alle Allijerten geliefert. Das israelische Heer setzte diese Halbkettenfahrzeuge noch in den Kriegen 1967 und 1973 ein.

English:
During World War II almost 23,000 units of this vehicle were built and delivered to the Allied Armed Forces. The Israeli Army still used this half-track vehicle during the Arab-Israeli Wars in 1967 and 1973.

Year of manufacture: 1941
Power: 147 hp
Displacement: 1,791 cc
Engine: 6-cyl.
 
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
 
Location. 49° 14.289′ N, 8° 53.779′ 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
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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 this marker: M 42 Fla-Panzer / M 42 Anti-Aircraft Tank (here, next to this marker); BTR 152 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); BTR 60 Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); Spähwagen M3-A1 (here, next to this marker); Pak 7.62 cm field gun (a few steps from this marker); SU 100 "Selbstfahrlafette" / SU 100 "Self-Propelled Gun" (a few steps from this marker); Panzerhaubitze “Wespe" / Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe" (a few steps from this marker); Skoda Kanone M40 / Skoda Cannon M40 (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.
 
The view of the marker on the right side image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The view of the marker on the right side
The Half-Track Vehicle M3 is located to the right side of the marker not on the photograph.
Half-Track Vehicle M3 image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. Half-Track Vehicle M3
 
 
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 89 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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