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The M43 105/25 "Bassotto" self-propelled
gun was developed by the Italian industry to enhance the offensive
capabilities of the armored vehicles and self-propelled artillery of the
Royal Italian Army. The M43 was based on the modified, widened, and
lowered chassis of the M15/42 tank and was equipped with an Ansaldo
105/25 howitzer mounted in a casemate. Its armor and frontal shielding
were also improved. It entered service in a limited number of units in
1943 and took part in operations on the Italian front. It is considered
the most powerful Italian armored vehicle used during World War II,
effective in both offensive and defensive actions due to a good balance
of mobility and firepower. After Italy's armistice, several units were
captured and successfully employed by German troops, who renamed the
"Bassotto" as "StuG M43 mit 105/25."
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