The Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe (German for "wasp"), also known as Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II (Sf.) ("Light field howitzer 18 on Panzer II chassis (self-propelled)"), is a …

May 29, 2021 · It was not until 1942 that Germany took its first steps in developing self-propelled artillery vehicles for the German Panzer Divisions as the Wespe.

The Wespe was a Panzer II-based SPG and mounted to common 10.5cm leFH 18 howitzer. It was used on all fronts after 1942, being well appreciated by its crews

The Wespe (German for „Wasp”), officially designated Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II (Sf) (Sd.Kfz. 124), was a German self-propelled howitzer developed and …

The Wespe was issued to SP detachments of the artillery regiments in Panzer and Panzergrenadier divisions. Its first major action was at Battle of Kursk 1943 in Russia, and it saw active service in the …

The Wespe was developed to provided mobile indirect fire support for armored units. It was developed at the same time as the larger Hummel, which is armed with a larger caliber howitzer.

Wespe was armed with 105mm light field howitzer, which was the mainstay of all artillery regiments during the war. The gun was introduced into service during World War I and in a modified version …

To make things easier, it was given the nickname ‘Wespe’, German for wasp – a little thing with a big sting. The letter ‘W’ in Wespe is pronounced as a ‘V’, and the letter ‘e’ at the end of the word as ‘a’ …

Dec 12, 2023 · Unlike the Marder series (which was an anti-tank “hunter”), the Wespe was a true artillery piece, designed to fire from the second line to support moving armored formations. It was so …

Aug 21, 2009 · Built for issue to the self-propelled artillery units of the Panzer Divisions, the Wespe proved both versatile and effective. It made excellent use of the otherwise obsolete Panzer II chassis …