Pz.III M - Revision history

U44629479: Edits

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U74396666: Grammar

2023-08-29T02:48:39Z

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U74396666: Minor consistency updates

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U74396666: Minor consistency updates

2023-08-25T22:33:18Z

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U38088265: /* Description */

2023-08-19T11:11:38Z

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U74396666: Minor edits

2023-08-19T09:58:32Z

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U74396666: Minor edits of numbering on my description

2023-08-19T09:01:58Z

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U74396666: New Description Project - Germany Priority: Tanks - Panzer III M

2023-08-19T08:52:59Z

New Description Project - Germany Priority: Tanks - Panzer III M

U44629479: Edits

2023-02-23T15:50:57Z

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U77297721: /* Description */ fixed an issue stating the battle rating relative to the previous panzer 3 L

2023-02-23T15:40:43Z

‎Description: fixed an issue stating the battle rating relative to the previous panzer 3 L

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') is the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 38 L/42 tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') is the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm KwK 39 L/60 tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm KwK38 L/42 tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm KwK40 L/43 tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
-Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III M variant retains the overall characteristics of the earlier Panzer III L variant. The most visible changes are the integration of 5 mm Schürzen armour plates on both sides of the hull, as well as additional armour plates that completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. This layout is quite similar to the [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]] of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It is the ultimate modification of the Panzer III medium tank, combining firepower, protection, and mobility. The enhanced protection will undoubtedly be appreciated by players, particularly against low-calibre tank guns from early opponent light tanks. However, when fighting against enemies of higher rank, the Panzer III M will suffer greatly, owing to the fact that the 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun lacks the penetration required to engage enemies from a distance. Closing in on the adversary is frequently essential, yet doing so often allows the enemy to penetrate the Panzer III M more easily.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III M variant retains the overall characteristics of the earlier Panzer III L variant. The most visible changes are the integration of 5 mm Schürzen armour plates on both sides of the hull, as well as additional armour plates that completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. This layout is quite similar to the [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]] of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It is the ultimate modification of the Panzer III medium tank, combining firepower, protection, and mobility. The enhanced protection will undoubtedly be appreciated by players, particularly against low-calibre tank guns from early opponent light tanks. However, when fighting against enemies of higher rank, the Panzer III M will suffer greatly, owing to the fact that the 50 mm KwK39 L/60 tank gun lacks the penetration required to engage enemies from a distance. Closing in on the adversary is frequently essential, yet doing so often allows the enemy to penetrate the Panzer III M more easily.
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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 38 L/42 tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') is the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 38 L/42 tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III M variant retains the overall characteristics of the earlier Panzer III L variant. The most visible changes are the integration of 5 mm Schürzen armour plates on both sides of the hull, as well as additional armour plates that completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. This layout is quite similar to the [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]] of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It is the ultimate modification of the Panzer III medium tank, combining firepower, protection, and mobility. The enhanced protection will undoubtedly be appreciated by players, particularly against low-calibre tank guns from early opponent light tanks. However, when fighting against enemies of higher rank, the Panzer III M will suffer greatly, owing to the fact that the 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun lacks the penetration required to engage enemies from a distance. Closing in on the adversary is frequently essential, yet doing so often allows the enemy to penetrate the Panzer III M more easily.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm L/42 anti-tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm L/43 anti-tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 38 L/42 tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
-Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III M variant retains the overall characteristics of the earlier Panzer III L variant. The most visible changes are the integration of 5 mm Schürzen armour plates on both sides of the hull, as well as additional armour plates that completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. This layout is quite similar to the [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]] of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It is the ultimate modification of the Panzer III medium tank, combining firepower, protection, and mobility. The enhanced protection will undoubtedly be appreciated by players, particularly against low-calibre anti-tank guns from early opponent light tanks. However, when fighting against enemies of higher rank, the Panzer III M will suffer greatly, owing to the fact that the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun lacks the penetration required to engage enemies from a distance. Closing in on the adversary is frequently essential, yet doing so often allows the enemy to penetrate the Panzer III M more easily.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III M variant retains the overall characteristics of the earlier Panzer III L variant. The most visible changes are the integration of 5 mm Schürzen armour plates on both sides of the hull, as well as additional armour plates that completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. This layout is quite similar to the [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]] of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It is the ultimate modification of the Panzer III medium tank, combining firepower, protection, and mobility. The enhanced protection will undoubtedly be appreciated by players, particularly against low-calibre tank guns from early opponent light tanks. However, when fighting against enemies of higher rank, the Panzer III M will suffer greatly, owing to the fact that the 50 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 L/60 tank gun lacks the penetration required to engage enemies from a distance. Closing in on the adversary is frequently essential, yet doing so often allows the enemy to penetrate the Panzer III M more easily.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm L/42 anti-tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm L/43 anti-tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm L/42 anti-tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm L/43 anti-tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III M variant retains the overall characteristics of the earlier Panzer III L variant. The most visible changes are the integration of 5 mm Schürzen armour plates on both sides of the hull, as well as additional armour plates that completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. This layout is quite similar to the [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]] of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It is the ultimate modification of the Panzer III medium tank, combining firepower, protection, and mobility. The enhanced protection will undoubtedly be appreciated by players, particularly against low-calibre anti-tank guns from early opponent light tanks. However, when fighting against enemies of higher rank, the Panzer III M will suffer greatly, owing to the fact that the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun lacks the penetration required to engage enemies from a distance. Closing in on the adversary is frequently essential, yet doing so often allows the enemy to penetrate the Panzer III M more easily.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer III medium tank family]] (the “I” variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same 50 mm long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun. The greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm L/42 anti-tank gun, but it still struggled to penetrate the frontal armour of Soviet T-34 medium tanks and KV-1 heavy tanks at long distances. The introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm L/43 anti-tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung M (Panzer III M)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the eleventh variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). In February 1942, orders for the Panzer III M were placed. They shared the same characteristics as the [[Pz.III L|Panzer III L]] but were outfitted with deep-wading equipment. It was mounted with the same long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun. While the greater length of the barrel increased the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun's velocity and penetration power over the previous 50 mm L/42 anti-tank gun, the introduction of the Soviet [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tanks]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1 heavy tanks]] quickly rendered it obsolete. With the arrival of the long-barrelled 75 mm L/43 anti-tank gun in the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the German Wehrmacht eventually decided to discontinue all future Panzer III manufacturing and redirect all resources to the development of more Panzer IVs. Beginning in May 1943, 5 mm side skirt armour panels known as Schürzen were installed on the hull side to prevent the Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifle from penetrating the Panzer III's side armour. More plates were added to completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. Since the Panzer III M fought in the North African Campaign during fierce engagements with British forces, it has been painted in the distinctive Dunkelgelb yellow coat.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III M variant retains the overall characteristics of the earlier Panzer III L variant. The most visible changes are the integration of 5 mm Schürzen armour plates on both sides of the hull, as well as additional armour plates that completely surround the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun. This layout is quite similar to the [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]] of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It is the ultimate modification of the Panzer III medium tank, combining firepower, protection, and mobility. The enhanced protection will undoubtedly be appreciated by players, particularly against low-calibre anti-tank guns from early opponent light tanks. However, when fighting against enemies of higher rank, the Panzer III M will suffer greatly, owing to the fact that the 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun lacks the penetration required to engage enemies from a distance. Closing in on the adversary is frequently essential, yet doing so often allows the enemy to penetrate the Panzer III M more easily.

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41.
-The M-modification is the latest version of Panzer III able to be purchased for [[Silver Lions]] {{sl}} (the last modification available is the [[Pz.III N]], which can be purchased with Golden Eagles {{ge}}). It has 0.3 higher battle rating than the previous [[Pz.III L]] and offers some additional protection enhancements.
+The M-modification is the latest version of Panzer III able to be purchased for [[Silver Lions]] {{sl}} (the last modification available being the premium [[Pz.III N]]). It has a higher battle rating than the previous [[Pz.III L]] and offers some additional protection enhancements.
 The most notable differences are the added "Schürzen", or side skirts (both on the hull and the turret). Although they are very thin, they can effectively protect the tank from glancing HEAT and HE rounds along with nearby artillery strikes and bombs. also, the dreaded Panzer cupola has been upgraded so it is no longer a fatal weak spot, which is a very useful improvement. Soviet T-34s/KV-1s and most weaker tanks can no longer exploit this which adds to the Panzer III M's survivability potential. Surprisingly, these upgrades did not add any notable extra weight, so the mobility of the tank has not been altered.