Panzerjager Bren

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by konigstiger
Does anyone have any pictures of the Panzerjager Bren. They were captured bren carriers that were used as tank hunters. They were armed with 3 88mm Raketenpanzerbuchse 43 or 54 rocket launchers mounted on the engine compartment. Also panzerfausts were carried for use by the crew.
does anyone have any pictures? I only have 2

Hi Michael;

Apparently, the Panzerjager Bren was a creation of the 3rd PanzerGrenadier Division. They were formed in France in July 1943 (formerly the 3rd Motorized Infantry Division - destroyed in Russia in 1943 - reformed in France as the 3rd PanzerGrenadier Division). After formation they were sent to Italy and then Russia again, finally surrendering to the Americans in the Ruhr. I don't have any figure regarding the number of Panzerjager Bren that they actually held/operated, but they seem to be the only German formation who used them.

Cheers