Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.G — Fgst.Nr. 65726
On 15 February 1943, the division withdrew from Kharkov against Hitler's explicit order and assembled in the Krasnograd area.
On 19 February 1943, the division launched an attack on both sides of the Orel and Samara southwards and then eastwards into the Pavlograd area.
On 25 February 1943, the division advanced in a northeastern direction towards Lozovaya.
By 6 March 1943, the division reached Novaya Vodolaga and Merefa until the German advance bogged down in the mud.
On 14 March 1943, Kharkov was finally recaptured after further fierce attacks.
In the subsequent pursuit, Belgorod was reached on 18 March 1943, followed by clearing the area west of the Donets.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Die Kpf.Wg. wurden bei der Wiedereinnahme von Charkow in stark beschädigtem Zustand von der Division aufgefunden, sichergestellt und der Instandsetzung zugeführt. (The tanks were found by the division in a heavily damaged condition during the recapture of Kharkov, secured, and sent for repair.)
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Die Kpf.Wg. wurden bei der Wiedereinnahme von Charkow in stark beschädigtem Zustand von der Division aufgefunden, sichergestellt und der Instandsetzung zugeführt. (The tanks were found by the division in a heavily damaged condition during the recapture of Kharkov, secured, and sent for repair.)
In the fighting from 30 January to 20 March 1943, the division lost 4,498 men.
In April 1943, the division was transferred to the Peresetschnaya area for replenishment, during which the motorcycle battalion was disbanded.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Listed in status report, repair by unit
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
In Instandsetzung bei der Truppe
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
in repair with the unit
From 5 June 1943, the division participated in Operation Citadel, advancing towards Berezov.
On 6 June 1943, the division was in the Luchki area.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Combat ready
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Pz.Kpf.Wg.III 5 cm/L43 (Sd.Kfz.141): 65831, 65726, on 23.06.43 loaded for transport to Mailly de Camp as training tanks for "Panther-Abt." [VEHICLE LOST]
Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.G
Production date: 1940.07
Producer: MIAG, Braunschweig
Main armament: 3.7 cm / 5 cm
Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-2-45
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