Good previous light tank Pz.Kpfw. II, this artillery self propelled was created the German military inside the extremely very early '40's. Along with the increased hull length, it had been qualified to guide a 10,5Cm obits. As a result of its good flexibility and to the shelled protected cannon, it turned out in a position to run in proximity linked to the front component lines, ensuring artillery assistance towards the infantry products. Stated in 500 services and products between 1941 and 1943, this self propelled became the original automobile at divisions amounts.