Panzer III addition, to counter enemy anti-tank rifles, starting from 1943, the Ausf. L version began the use of spaced armour sideskirts and screens (known as "Schürzen" in German) around the turret and on the vulnerable hull-sides. However, due to the introduction of the upgunned and more-armoured Panzer IV, the Panzer III was, after the German defeat at the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943, relegated to secondary/minor combat roles, such as tank-training, and it was finally replaced as the main German medium tank by the Panzer IV and the Panzer V Panther. The Panzer III's strong, reliable and durable
Panzer General best computer game of all time. The series continued with "People's General", an upgraded version of "Panzer General II" based on a World War III scenario between China and the UN. "Panzer General" also provided a Play by Email (PBEM) system. "Panzer General 3D Assault" arrived in 1999, with fully 3D graphics. "" was released in 2000, with better graphics and a redesigned interface. "Panzer General" was later followed by "", an Xbox Live Arcade game that was released on October 21, 2009. "Allied Assault" was also released as a board game, using tiles to form a board and cards