The Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder IIIt Ausf. H was a German tank destroyer developed in 1942 to combat the Soviet T-34 tank. Armed with a 75mm PaK 40/3 gun, it had an open-topped design that allowed rapid firing but exposed the crew to enemy fire. With a crew of 4, it could destroy most enemy tanks but had limited gun traverse and was vulnerable from above due to its open-top. Over 400 Marder IIIs were produced and used effectively in ambush tactics before being replaced by later tank destroyer models.
The Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder IIIt Ausf. H was a German tank destroyer developed in 1942 to combat the Soviet T-34 tank. Armed with a 75mm PaK 40/3 gun, it had an open-topped design that allowed rapid firing but exposed the crew to enemy fire. With a crew of 4, it could destroy most enemy tanks but had limited gun traverse and was vulnerable from above due to its open-top. Over 400 Marder IIIs were produced and used effectively in ambush tactics before being replaced by later tank destroyer models.
The Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder IIIt Ausf. H was a German tank destroyer developed in 1942 to combat the Soviet T-34 tank. Armed with a 75mm PaK 40/3 gun, it had an open-topped design that allowed rapid firing but exposed the crew to enemy fire. With a crew of 4, it could destroy most enemy tanks but had limited gun traverse and was vulnerable from above due to its open-top. Over 400 Marder IIIs were produced and used effectively in ambush tactics before being replaced by later tank destroyer models.
The Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder IIIt Ausf. H was a German tank destroyer developed in 1942 to combat the Soviet T-34 tank. Armed with a 75mm PaK 40/3 gun, it had an open-topped design that allowed rapid firing but exposed the crew to enemy fire. With a crew of 4, it could destroy most enemy tanks but had limited gun traverse and was vulnerable from above due to its open-top. Over 400 Marder IIIs were produced and used effectively in ambush tactics before being replaced by later tank destroyer models.
H FRONT 20 No Penetration Penetration 1. Auto Penetration 1. Normal Damage 17 18 19 2. Immobilised /MC 2. Immobilised /MC 3. No Effect 3. Immobilised /MC 4. No Effect 4. Immobilised /MC 5. No Effect 5. Immobilised /MC 12 13 14 15 16 6. Immobilised /MC 6. Immobilised /MC 7. No Effect 7. Normal Damage 8. No Effect 8. Normal Damage 8 9 10 9. No Effect 9. Normal Damage 7 11 10. Driver –1 Action 10. Driver KIA / MC 11. No Effect 11. Normal Damage 3 4 5 12. No Effect 12. Normal Damage 13. No Effect 13. Normal Damage 2 6 14. No Effect 14. Normal Damage 1 15. No Effect 15. Normal Damage 16. No Effect 16. Normal Damage 17. Loader –1 Action 17. Loader KIA / MC 18. Main Gun Destroyed / MC 18. Main Gun Destroyed / MC 19. Gunner –1 Action 19. Gunner KIA / MC Front Hit Locations 20. Commander –1 Action 20. Commander KIA / MC
Special Rules The Marder III / H developed Nov 42, Met specifications to Self – Propelled Gun* , Because the Marder was set up in an Open uparm and redevelop the 38t chassis to take on the topped manner, If the vehicle has a full crew, is NOT in motion and did dreaded T-34. Made through till later versions - Marder IIIm NOT move the previous action, and crew exposed, it may increase its rate and “Hetzer” replaced the priorities on 38t chassis. With a of fire to fire every action. This can be combined with veteran or elite, but Pak 40/3 as it’s main armament it could take on almost any will never take it lower than ½ load, only load and fire once an action (see tank of enemies at the time, being used mainly in main BG WWII rules Pg. 8 of amour section, under GUN ACTIONS). “Ambush” roles, supporting infantry and as a supporting Simplicity- This above ruling combined with ambush ability and the breakthrough unit. overall cheapness of construction i.e. slapping a gun on a simple chassis and putting up a gun shield around the gun and crew, made the SPG’s Introduced : Nov 1942 (Uncommon) Crew : 4 valued by German command, especially Marders, Lorraine-Schleppers, Weight : 10,800Kgs Total Prod : 417 Nashorns & Hummels, and although few numbers where made they where always protected or pulled from battlefield and repaired or refitted, Length w/ Gun : 5.77m making it seem as if Germany had hordes of SPG’s at disposal. To Width : 2.16m represent cheapness of manufacture, sturdiness, and ability to survive Height : 2.51m normally devastating hits (i.e. rounds that penetrate don’t bounce around Ground Clearance : 0.35m in the compartment, they simply make the SPG into swiss cheese, add +2 Track Width : 0.35m to the penetration chart for penetrating hits). And if using BG point Main Gun : 75mm PaK40/3 L/46 system, deduct 15% of vehicle price. Max Elevation : -10° to +30° Gun Traverse, the Hull mounted gun in all Marder is limited to firing to Ammunition : 38 Main Gun / 600 MG Rnds the front arc. The gun may only traverse side to side 10° in either Secondary : 1 x MG37(t) or MG 34(Late) direction. In order to fire at targets outside this arc, the SPG must maneuver, any use of a move will count as moving previous or moving Speed : 25 M/h / 40 K/h firing, this also negates the fast load ability. Range :150 Miles / 240 Km’s Open Topped, it exposes the crew to grenade, artillery, and small Trench Crossing : 5’ 7” arms. Any figure elevated enough to trace a line to the open top of the Fording Depth : 3’ 0” vehicle may attack with small arms, who receive partial tank cover (+5), grenades( vehicle top +2 + normal rules), this does have two advantages Commander for the Marder crew, 1. SPG rapid fire, 2. Allows 1 crewman to return fire Tank Crew Positions using the loose MG usually carried in the crew compartment, this is considered to be braced against the top of the Marder, hence able to fire Driver covered and standing. The crew are also armed with SMG or pistols (your choice) and D6 grenades for anti personnel defence. Auto Penetration, the turret rear armour is “Auto”. This is to represent that NO armour exists. Any hits on 17-20 in the rear and 19 on the sides, do not roll for penetration, but immediately cause damage to SPG or crew. Anti Armour , SPG Usually have the job of Tank Destroying therefore are always armed with more APCR Rounds, hence 8+ availability with D8 Rounds available. Gunner Loader Created By Lindsay Terrey, technical data - by Thomas Hartwig (Panzer Technical Information & data Web Site). Additional ideas by Alex Pearson, Battleground Portland.
VEHICLE STATISTICS Wt Siz HF TF HS/R TS/R HT TT Speed Load TR Type Sm HMG CMG AAMG Gun AP APCR HT HE HE Sz
Marder IIIt Ausf H 11 S 7 4 2 2 1 Auto* 7 1* - SP - - - LMG* 75L 30 35 23 13 Med
Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder IIIt Ausf.H
Side No Penetration Penetration 1. Immobilised /MC 1. Immobilised /MC 2. No Effect 2. Immobilised /MC 3. No Effect 3. Immobilised /MC 4. No Effect 4. Immobilised /MC 20 5. No Effect 5. Immobilised /MC 6. No Effect 6. Immobilised /MC 7. No Effect 7. Immobilised /MC 16 17 18 19 8. Immobilised /MC 8. Immobilised /MC 9. No Effect 9. Normal Damage 10. Driver –1 Action 10. Driver KIA / MC 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11. No Effect 11. Normal Damage 12. No Effect 12. Ammo Storage -3 Effect 13. No Effect 13. Normal Damage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14. Engine Hit – ½ speed 14. Immobilised /MC 15. Engine Hit – ½ speed 15. Immobilised /MC 16. Main Gun Destroyed / MC 16. Main Gun Destryd / MC 17L. Gunner –1 Action 17L. Gunner KIA / MC 17R. No Effect 17R. Normal Damage 18L. No Effect 18L. Normal Damage 18R. Loader –1 Action 18R. Loader KIA / MC 19. Auto Penetration 19. Normal Damage 20. Commander –1 Action 20. Commander KIA / MC
20 Rear No Penetration Penetration 1. Auto Penetration 1. Normal Damage 17 18 19 2. Immobilised /MC 2. Immobilised /MC 3. No Effect 3. Immobilised /MC 4. No Effect 4. Immobilised /MC 5. No Effect 5. Immobilised /MC 12 13 14 15 16 6. Immobilised /MC 6. Immobilised /MC 7. No Effect 7. Normal Damage 8. No Effect 8. Normal Damage 9. No Effect 9. Normal Damage 7 8 9 10 11 10. No Effect 10. Normal Damage 11. No Effect 11. Normal Damage 12. No Effect 12. Normal Damage 13. No Effect 13. Normal Damage 2 3 4 5 6 14. No Effect 14. Normal Damage 15. No Effect 15. Normal Damage 16. No Effect 16. Normal Damage 1 17. Automatic Penetration 17. Gunner KIA / MC 18. Automatic Penetration 18. Main Gun Destroyed / MC 19. Automatic Penetration 19. Loader KIA / MC 20. Automatic Penetration 20. Commander KIA / MC
Top No Penetration Penetration 1. Main Gun Destroyed / MC 1. Main Gun Destroyed / MC 2. Immobilised /MC 2. Immobilised /MC 3. No Effect 3. Immobilised /MC 2 3 4 4. No Effect 4. Immobilised /MC 5 5. No Effect 5. Immobilised /MC 6. No Effect 6. Immobilised /MC 7 8 7. No Effect 7. Normal Damage 6 9 10 8. No Effect 8. Normal Damage 9. Auto Penetration 9. Loader KIA / MC 1 10. Auto Penetration 10. Normal Damage 20 11. No Effect 11. Immobilised /MC 11 12 15 12. Driver –1 Action 12. Normal Damage 13 14 13. No Effect 13. Normal Damage 14. Auto Penetration 14. Gunner KIA / MC 16 15. Auto Penetration 15. Normal Damage 17 19 16. Immobilised /MC 16. Immobilised /MC 18 17. No Effect 17. Immobilised /MC 18. No Effect 18. Immobilised /MC 19. No Effect 19. Immobilised /MC 20. Auto Penetration 20. Commander KIA / MC
