The greatest strength of the German Panzer Divisions during World War II was their rapid speed and ability to engage the enemy with concentrated force. But, sometimes, this was not enough, and additional firepower was needed to soften designated targets. This was the job of the Panzer Division's own towed artillery. However, this was not always possible, as the mechanized towed and horse drawn artillery could not alway keep up with the advancing Panzers. They also needed time to properly set up for firing and were prone to enemy return artillery fire.

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