Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M — Fgst.Nr. 75098
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"
Operational
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Operational
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"
In repair at unit
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.
Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Losses — total loss [VEHICLE LOST]
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
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