Tim Niesen
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I was talking with Don Deibler upon my exit from the dentist office. He has one of th e extensive reference book collections on German weapon systems in WW2. He explained that although there was a shortage of tungsten, the Germans produced shells using this metal until the early part of 1945. The 28LL continued to be used to the end of the war although Gun production was discontinued in 1943. Paratrooper and special forces were the main users of this small but effective Gun weapon. The SS units of the GD division put 24 of them on a half tracks in place the the MGs. What started this converstation was Don' s reading about the fact that in early 1944 every Panther had four special tungsten shells used to penetrate heavy Soviet tanks. The shells were quite effective except for "pass through" problems. There was an account of a shell passing through a JS 1 which our effect, although the Soviet crew bailed out. This option should be introduced in ASL. Don will provide citations if anyone is interested. Tim