Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M — Fgst.Nr. 75045

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
1943.03.14
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"

Under repair by the unit

Spalte: no info
Status 2b: Under repair by the unit (1944 form: up to 14 days)
Źródło: T313.R387.S0453
1943.03.17
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Repair within the unit

Spalte: no info
Status 2b: Under repair by the unit (1944 form: up to 14 days)
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"

Listed in status report, repair by the unit

Spalte: no info
Status 2b: Under repair by the unit (1944 form: up to 14 days)
Źródło: T313.R387.S0393
1943.03.28
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

in Instandsetzung bei der Truppe (under repair within the unit)

Spalte: no info
Status 2b: Under repair by the unit (1944 form: up to 14 days)
Źródło: RH.021.04.449.S0292
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
Organization
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Peresetschnaya

In April 1943, the division was transferred to the Peresetschnaya area for replenishment, during which the motorcycle battalion was disbanded.

1943.05.01
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Listed in status report, repair by unit

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.R387.S0372
1943.05.01
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

In Instandsetzung bei der Truppe

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: RH.021.04.449.S0259
1943.06.01
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Combat-ready

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
Źródło: RH.021.04.449.S0436
1943.06.05
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Berezov

From 5 June 1943, the division participated in Operation Citadel, advancing towards Berezov.

1943.06.06
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Luchki

On 6 June 1943, the division was in the Luchki area.

1943.07.01
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"

Combat ready

Spalte: no info
Status 2a: Operational / Combat ready
Źródło: RH.021.04.450.S0561
1943.07.11
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Prohorovka

On 11 July 1943, the division was positioned 3.5 km from Prohorovka.

1943.07.18
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Eastern Front

On 18 July 1943, the division's offensive was called off, and it was withdrawn to prepare for transfer to Italy following the Allied landing in Sicily.

1943.07.30
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Mius — Kuibyshev

On 30 July 1943, the division attacked the Soviet bridgehead across the Mius river south of Kuibyshev, throwing the enemy back.

1943.08.04
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Kharkov

As early as 4 August 1943, the division was redeployed back to the Kharkov area for heavy defensive fighting.

1943.08.23
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Kharkov

On 23 August 1943, Kharkov had to be abandoned.

1943.09.02
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Poltava — Dnieper

On 2 September 1943, the division began its retreat via Poltava toward the Dnieper.

1943.09.25
Combat
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Kremenchug — Kanev

On 25 September 1943, the first elements of the division crossed the river at Kremenchug and immediately moved to the Kanev area.

1943.10.22
Organization
2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich"  · Eastern Front

On 22 October 1943, the division was officially renamed 2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich".

1943.10.31
2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich"

Ist davon (Actual status)

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2: Actual strength
Źródło: T313.R391.S0411
1943.10.31
2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich"

Ist davon (Actual status)

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 2: Actual strength
Źródło: RH.021.04.452.S0596
1943.11.06
Movements
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Das Reich"  · Fastov

On 6 November 1943, the division was relocated to the Fastov area.

1943.11.20
2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich"

Total write-offs [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: T313.R391.S0294
1943.11.20
2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich"

Total write-offs [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 19: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Status 3b: Total losses
Źródło: RH.021.04.452.S0423
Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1942.10

Producer: MNH, Hannover

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

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-66

Contemporary Status (Surviving Vehicle)

Current location: Ukraine (found approx. 2015, not publicly exhibited, current exact location unknown)

Condition/Status: Individual surviving parts (turret side, commander cupola, rear plate, dashboard with data plate and

Current configuration: Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M

Last assignment: 2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich"

Identification verified by: Zgłoszenie straty przez 2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich" z dnia 1943.11.21

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.

Comments and Research Notes

In doc. T313.R391.S0411 or S0413, the tank is not explicitly assigned to Spalte 19 (mit 5 cm KwK L/60), but the total number of vehicles in the Pz.Kpfw.III lists of both documents matches the value in the table at the intersection of Spalte 19 and row 2 (Ist).

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