Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M — Fgst.Nr. 76425
From 21 March 1943, the division took up defensive positions along the Donets northwest of Volchansk.
On 19 April 1943, the "Thule" regiment was disbanded and a motorcycle battalion was formed from its remnants; in late April the division was withdrawn to the Kharkov area.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf"
Under repair outside the unit
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf"
in Instandsetzung bei Pz.Inst.Abt.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf"
Repair within the unit
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf"
Repair within the unit
From early June 1943, the division prepared for Operation Citadel, and upon its launch, it advanced across the Psel river in the Luchki, Vasilyevka, and Krasny Oktyabr areas.
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf"
Combat-ready
On the night of 18 July 1943, the fiercely contested bridgeheads were abandoned; the two-week offensive resulted in heavy casualties (over 4,400 killed, wounded, and missing).
On 30 July 1943, the division attacked east of Stalino, breaking through strong enemy defenses on the Mius river after heavy fighting.
On 5 August 1943, the division returned to the Valki area, conducting defensive battles along the Maksimovka-Krasnokutsk line and counterattacking along the Merla river.
Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M
Production date: 1942.10
Producer: MIAG, Braunschweig
Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-66
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