A Stug-III Ausf. A of the 1. Kompanie ϟϟ Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung "LSSAH" approaches the first Soviet T-34 encountered by this unit, Mariupol Russia, July 1941. The men are evacuating ϟϟ-Unterscharfuhrer Bergemann after his unsuccessful attempt to destroy the T-34 with a mine. Several rounds fired against the tank at a range of 25 
meters by the Sturmgeschütz failed to damage it. Destruction came as a result of gasoline "bombs" being hurled against the vehicle and setting it afire.

Early Stug-III Engagement

night fighter ace of Luftwaffe Major Martin Drewes in colorized photo, credits to VitorF

Major Martin Drewes (colorized)

German soldier in Stalingrad right as they entered the street fighting - during the early part of the battle 1942