April 6–7, 1862
Confederate Victory
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JagdpantherJagdpanzer IV or SdKfz 173 Type:Tank Destroyer. Crew:5 men. Armament:one 88mm PaK 43/3 L71 gun one 7.92mm MG 34 machine gun in the hull. Shielding: at least 15mm; maximum 80 mm. Dimensions:length:7.20 rn, width:327m; height:2.72 m. Weight:45.5 t. Ground pressure:090 kg/cm2. Mas
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