Question: Which german medium tank was developed in late 1930s to provide the close-in fire support for standard Japanese medium tanks in Second World War?
Sentence (from "Type 2 Ho-I"): Similar in concept to early variant of the German Panzer IV, it was designed as a self-propelled howitzer to provide the close-in fire support for standard Japanese medium tanks with additional firepower against enemy anti-tank fortifications.
Relevant evidence: Yes