panzer brigade gross

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Eduard
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panzer brigade gross

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I would like to know when was formed Pz brigade gross and its composition. I I am right it fought in late 44 to the south of kurland
Juha Hujanen
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Post by Juha Hujanen »

Panzer Brigade Gross was formed July-August 44.It was formed between talsi and Sabile in Kurland.It's composition was:

Mixed tank Battalion.2 Companies with15 Pz.IIi and IV and 1 Company from SS heavy panzer Battalion 103.

2 armoured infantry Battalions with 4 Companies each.

Armoured Recon Battalion with 3 Companies.

Engineer Company with engineer Platoon and rocket-launcher Platoon.

Assault gun Company.

2 artillery batteries from 19th Latvian SS Division(temporary attached).

Heavy infantry gun Company.

Flak Battery.

Armoured signal Company.

Supply Battalion.

Regards Juha
Karhufin
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