German Army Elite Units 1939-45
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Gordon Williamson / Ramiro Bujeiro
Overview
A number of German regiments and divisions, including the famous 21 Panzer Division and the Panzer Lehr Division, were considered "elite". This status was usually marked by the award of a special badge or another uniform distinction. This title looks at these special uniform distinctions, along with the organization, most important actions and leading personalities of the most famous regiments and divisions of the World War II Wehrmacht.
contents
· Panzerkorps 'Grossdeutschland' · Panzergrenadier Division 'Feldherrnhalle' · Infanterie Regiment 'List' · Panzergrenadier Division 'Brandenburg' · Kavallerie Regiment 5 'Feldmarschall Von Mackensen' · Reichsgrenadier Regiment 'Hoch und Deutschmeister' · 116 Panzer Division 'Windhund' · 21 Panzer Division · 24 Panzer Division (1 Kavallerie Division) · Panzer Lehr Division · 3 Gebirgs Division · 5 Gebirgs Division · The Tiger Tank Battalions