Marder II - 120

The Marder II had a wide and varied combat history. The Marder IIs were used by the Panzerjäger Abteilungen of the Panzer divisions of both the Heer and Waffen SS, as well as several Luftwaffe units, it was the first armoured vehicle to be used by the Fallschirmjäger. Seeing service in all theatres, with the vast majority seeing action on the Eastern Front, over 300 took part during the Kursk Campaign. The vehicle saw service in North Africa, Italy and the Western Front. Six were sent to Denmark, one of which was purchased by the Swedes for evaluation and can be seen in the Arsenalen Tank Museum Strängnäs (Sweden). It is now one of only four surviving vehicles in the world.

The Marder's limitations were mainly related to survivability. A combination of a high silhouette and open fighting compartment made the vehicle vulnerable to indirect artillery fire, anti-aircraft fire and grenades. Relatively thin armour made them vulnerable to enemy tanks or infantry. Marders were not assault vehicles or tank replacements; the open space meant that operations in crowded areas such as urban environments or other close combat situations were not an option. They were best employed in defensive or surveillance roles. Despite their Achilles heel, they were more effective than the towed anti-tank guns they replaced and were well-liked by their crews.