
Unlike in Company of Heroes, particularly by 1944 its penetration was very lacking and thus the weapon was only useful against lighter tanks outside of flanking, but like in game, it was an excellent ambush weapon. It was also used as the basis for the Panzer III's KwK 38 and 39 main guns. In real life, the PaK 38 was adopted fairly early on and used as the Wehrmacht's main Anti-Tank gun in 19 until sufficient amounts of the PaK 40, though continued to see use until the end of the war. The front is protected by a small shield, which isn't particularly effective at stopping bullets but offers meager protection for both crew and gun. The gun is small enough to be moved by hand around the battlefield in its wheeled carriage, and is very easily hidden. It can still operate without the Spotter, though it requires at least 2 men.

It's manned by a crew of 3- a Gunner, Loader, and Spotter. The PaK 38 is an Anti-Tank Gun, a light direct fire Artillery piece made for use against enemy vehicles (and armored structures, if necessary).
