After the fall of France the German army captured around 550 French Hotchkiss H35 tanks. 48 were converted into self-propelled artillery pieces using the 10,5 light field howitzer. German designation Sd.Kfz. 135/1.
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After the fall of France the German army captured around 550 French Hotchkiss H35 tanks. 48 were converted into self-propelled artillery pieces using the 10,5 light field howitzer. German designation Sd.Kfz. 135/1.