Panzerjäger Tiger (P) Organization
The Ferdinand, based on the Tiger (P) chassis, could be a formidable weapon if use appropriately. The Panzerjäger Tiger (P) organization was similar to that of the independent Tiger battalions and consisted of a...
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Sturmgeschütz Escort Batteries
The Sturmgeschütz Escort Batteries, or Sturmgeschütz Begleit Batterien, were first introduced in early 1944 as a way of providing organic infantry support to the Sturmgeschütz Battalions. Assault guns had an inherent vulnerability to infantry...
Jagdpanzer IV Organization
It is easy to think of the Jagdpanzer IV as a progression in the series of tank destroyers developed by Germany in the Second World War. However, the Jagdpanzer IV organization, beyond the company...
Wiking Panzergrenadier Division Organization
In this blog post I am presenting two sets of documents. The first is the Wiking Panzergrenadier Division Organization dated March of 1943. The second are Daily Status Reports for the 1st Panzer Army. ...
Hornisse/Nashorn Organization
After the invasion of Russia in the summer of 1941, the Germans found themselves at a disadvantage with regards to anti-tank capability. The T-34’s and KV-1’s were an unexpected challenge that the available anti-tank...
361st Volksgrenadier Division
Forming of the 361st Volksgrenadier Division and initial deployment The 361st Infantry Division was destroyed in July of 1944. In August the 361.ID was reorganized into the 361st Volksgrenadier Division. Since the 361.ID had...
