Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M — Fgst.Nr. 77603
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"Thule" regiment was disbanded and a motorcycle battalion was formed from its remnants; in late April the division was withdrawn to the Kharkov area.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.
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).
SS-Panzergrenadier-Division "Totenkopf"
The vehicle suffered a breakdown or destruction in enemy territory in the Wissloje / Kalinina / Ternowka area (Ausfallort), representing a total write-off (Totalausfall). [VEHICLE LOST]
Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M
Production date: 1942.12
Producer: MIAG, Braunschweig
Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-66
No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.
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