This little half-track automobile with platform built to accommodate the two CM. FLAK 30 antiaircraft cannon, ended up being built for the German army at the start of the next World War. Its purpose was to protect tank divisions from the danger of enemy fighter-bombers, in addition to providing direct shooting support the infantry. The half-track automobile offered excellent off road performance and was really sturdy indeed, as amply demonstrated through the Russian Campaign carried out under very exacting conditions as a result of very nearly total lack of roads, and extremely serious climate.