Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L — Fgst.Nr. 74352
In January 1943, the division returned to the Eastern Front and assembled in the area west of Kharkov.
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.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Nicht einsatzbereite Panzer-Fahrzeuge (not ready for combat)
On 25 February 1943, the division advanced in a northeastern direction towards Lozovaya.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Damaged at Kharkov
By 6 March 1943, the division reached Novaya Vodolaga and Merefa until the German advance bogged down in the mud.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Nicht einsatzbereite Panzer-Fahrzeuge (not ready for combat)
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Vehicle reported missing in action since March 12, 1943 (total loss / disposal from inventory). [VEHICLE LOST]
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
seit 12. März 1943 vermisst (missing since 12 March 1943) [VEHICLE LOST]
On 14 March 1943, Kharkov was finally recaptured after further fierce attacks.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Under repair by the unit
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"
Repair within the unit
In the subsequent pursuit, Belgorod was reached on 18 March 1943, followed by clearing the area west of the Donets.
In the fighting from 30 January to 20 March 1943, the division lost 4,498 men.
Infanterie-Division (mot.) "Großdeutschland"
Combat-ready
The Panzergrenadier Division Grossdeutschland was formed on 19 May 1943 in the Poltava area through the renaming and reorganization of the Infantry Division Grossdeutschland.
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Listed in the unit inventory, under repair within the unit
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Repair at unit
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Combat-ready
In the summer of 1943, the division took part in the Battle of Kursk (Operation Citadel) as part of the southern pincer of the Fourth Panzer Army.
By 7 July 1943, during the Battle of Kursk, the division had only 80 of its 300 tanks still fit for combat.
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Involved in Zitadelle (Kursk), recovered for conversion
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Combat-ready
In August 1943, the division fought in the Kharkov area during the Belgorod-Kharkov Operation, in the course of which the city was recaptured by the Red Army.
Panzer-Abteilung 211
Sent to Norway after conversion to Ausf. N
Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L
Production date: 1942.05
Producer: M.A.N. Werk Nuernberg
Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-42/44
Current location: Ringsaker Historical society (Norway)
Condition/Status: Wreck / Under restoration
Current configuration: Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.N
Last assignment: Pz.Abt.211
Identification verified by: Simon Orchard
No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.
No technical events recorded.
No specific features recorded for this vehicle.
No associated archival photos for this chassis number.