Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L — Fgst.Nr. 73456

Combat Path and Unit Assignments
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1943.01
Movements
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Kharkov

In January 1943, the division returned to the Eastern Front and assembled in the area west of Kharkov.

1943.02.15
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Kharkov — Krasnograd

On 15 February 1943, the division withdrew from Kharkov against Hitler's explicit order and assembled in the Krasnograd area.

1943.02.19
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Orel — Samara — Pavlograd

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.

1943.02.25
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Nicht einsatzbereite Panzer-Fahrzeuge (not ready for combat)

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2b: Under repair by the unit (1944 form: up to 14 days)
Źródło: T313.R364.S1067
1943.02.25
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Lozovaya

On 25 February 1943, the division advanced in a northeastern direction towards Lozovaya.

1943.03.06
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Novaya Vodolaga — Merefa

By 6 March 1943, the division reached Novaya Vodolaga and Merefa until the German advance bogged down in the mud.

1943.03.08
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Nicht einsatzbereite Panzer-Fahrzeuge (not ready for combat)

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2b: Under repair by the unit (1944 form: up to 14 days)
Źródło: T313.R364.S1098
1943.03.12
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Vehicle reported missing in action since March 12, 1943 (total loss / disposal from inventory). [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: T313.R387.S0373
1943.03.12
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

seit 12. März 1943 vermisst (missing since 12 March 1943) [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: RH.021.04.449.S0261
1943.03.14
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Kharkov

On 14 March 1943, Kharkov was finally recaptured after further fierce attacks.

1943.03.17
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Operational

Spalte: no info
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
Źródło: T313.R387.S0453
1943.03.17
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Operational

Spalte: no info
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
Źródło: RH.021.04.449.S0380
1943.03.18
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Belgorod

In the subsequent pursuit, Belgorod was reached on 18 March 1943, followed by clearing the area west of the Donets.

1943.03.28
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Vermisst (missing) [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte: no info
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: T313.R387.S0394
1943.03.28
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Vermisst (missing) [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte: no info
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: RH.021.04.449.S0290
1943.03.30
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Eastern Front

In the fighting from 30 January to 20 March 1943, the division lost 4,498 men.

1943.04.30
Infanterie-Division (mot.) "Großdeutschland"

Combat-ready

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
Źródło: RH.021.04.449.S0234
1943.05.19
Organization
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"  · Poltava

The Panzergrenadier Division Grossdeutschland was formed on 19 May 1943 in the Poltava area through the renaming and reorganization of the Infantry Division Grossdeutschland.

Production Metrics

Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L

Production date: 1942.04

Producer: MNH, Hannover

Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/60

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-42/44

Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events

No technical events recorded.

Design Features and Anomalies

No specific features recorded for this vehicle.

Photographic Documentation

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