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by archduke
Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:21 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: Motorized Artillery
Replies: 2
Views: 1680

Motorized Artillery

My understanding is that the leFH18 was "normally" towed by the SdKfz11, but I've seen several references to them also being towed by "trucks". Questions: 1) Was this simply an emergency measure, when the tractors were unavailable? 2) Were there units, which were equipped with tr...
by archduke
Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:59 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: A Motorized Reconnaissance Detachment in the Polish Campaign
Replies: 25
Views: 11630

Interesting Books

Have just finished reading Volume I of Otto Weidinger's history of DAS REICH, which covers the period 1934-1939. While it does not go into nearly as much detail about the individual units in action. I found it to be quite interesting as it gives some insight into the formation, training, and early h...
by archduke
Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:00 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: TO&E for horse drawn Artillery
Replies: 5
Views: 2779

Horse drawn Artillery

Thank you for these. I've been looking for a long time.

Questions:

1) What does "n.A." mean?

2) Is this pretty much the same orgainzation as the early war period?

Thanks again!
by archduke
Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:20 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: TO&E for horse drawn Artillery
Replies: 5
Views: 2779

TO&E for horse drawn Artillery

I'm looking for a detailed TO&E for early war horse drawn artillery, especially the light, 105mm howitzer, battery.
by archduke
Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: TO&E for horse drawn 105mm artillerie abteilung
Replies: 3
Views: 1786

Soldat

I've read the book, which is what sparked my interest.
by archduke
Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:37 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: TO&E for horse drawn 105mm artillerie abteilung
Replies: 3
Views: 1786

TO&E for horse drawn 105mm artillerie abteilung

Looking for a TO&E for a horse drawn leFH18 artillerie abteilung circa '42.
by archduke
Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Heer
Topic: Tactics of the Kradschutzen
Replies: 3
Views: 2985

Kradschutzen

The kradschutzen served both as motorized infantry and as recon troops. In the early part of the war, when light trucks to carry the motorized infantry were in short supply, it was not unusual to find a motorcycle company in every motorized infantry battalion. Because they could travel cross country...
by archduke
Fri Apr 13, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: Infanterie Bataillon KStN late '41-early '42
Replies: 3
Views: 1809

KStN1111

Thank you. I look at your site quite often. What is the meaning of "Reich"? Does this imply that it is a "home" establishment, i.e. in their home Kaserne, as opposed to a "field" establishment? If so, would the "field" establishment have more "tross"...
by archduke
Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:41 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: Infanterie Bataillon KStN late '41-early '42
Replies: 3
Views: 1809

Infanterie Bataillon KStN late '41-early '42

Looking for the KStN (TO&E) of the HQ elements of the infantry battalion of late '41 - early '42 for early phases of the Russian Front.
by archduke
Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:03 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: TO&E of Panzer Aufklarungs units
Replies: 27
Views: 20002

KStN

Search for KStN and you'll find the site. It's the one with the long German name that isn't a radio or TV station.
by archduke
Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: TO&E of Panzer Aufklarungs units
Replies: 27
Views: 20002

Panzer Recon Units

Look at Christopher's KStN site under Panzereinheiten and then look toward the bottom at the organization of the Panzerspah units(armored cars). Typically, the Recon. Bn. had an armored car company, a motorcycle company, a motorized rifle company and a heavy company. As the war progressed, the motor...
by archduke
Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:40 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Troop Capacity of German trucks and half-tracks
Replies: 6
Views: 4396

1 to 1

Take a look at the KStN on Christoph's site for actual 1 to 1. Remember that your cooks, clerks, truck drivers, were used as "alarm" units, in case of emergency. Consider using actual platoons or companies to represent larger units. For example, using a Motorized Bn HQ, 3 Rifle Companies, ...