Hi forum !
A little question about this unit : when did this division was raised exactly ? On August 26th 1939 ?
I know that it was formed with SS units and an armored brigade, but don't remember what. Do you have some stuff about it ?
Thank you by advance !
Loic
Panzerverband Ostpreussen/Panzer Division Kempf
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Panzerverband Ostpreussen/Panzer Division Kempf
"On ne relève pas Picardie !" (Picardie Regiment is not relieved !)
Skarn:
Try these sites for starters:
http://www.dasreich.ca/kempf.html
http://www.dasreich.ca/pzdivkempf_39.html
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... rig4-R.htm
All the best -
Try these sites for starters:
http://www.dasreich.ca/kempf.html
http://www.dasreich.ca/pzdivkempf_39.html
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... rig4-R.htm
All the best -
Signed: "The Shadow"
"Shadow",
This time, it's you who typed too quickly !
Wow, wonderful. I have its subordinated units and a lot of material about its history.
But your first link only indicates that the division was raised in July 1939. Do you have further information, or a specific day ?
Anyway, thanks a lot, great links about this unit !
Regards,
Loic
This time, it's you who typed too quickly !
Wow, wonderful. I have its subordinated units and a lot of material about its history.
But your first link only indicates that the division was raised in July 1939. Do you have further information, or a specific day ?
Anyway, thanks a lot, great links about this unit !
Regards,
Loic
"On ne relève pas Picardie !" (Picardie Regiment is not relieved !)
All I have is this quote from Axis Historical Factbook which shows Kempf taking command on 10 Aug. 1939. I've never been really sure on what date this unit was "officially" formed.
Panzer-Division Kempf (aka Panzerverband Ostpreußen) was formed Aug 1939 from a mix of Heer and SS-Verfügungstruppe units in East Prussia, officially to take part in the upcoming Tannenberg celebrations (to celebrate the large German victory there during the First World War).
It took part in the invasion of Poland, fighting at Mlava, Rozan, Lomza, Kliczym and Modlin. It was disbanded following that campaign and the farewell parade was held 7 Oct 1939 near Neidenburg.
Commanders
Generalmajor Werner Kempf (10 Aug 1939 - ? Oct 1939)
I'm sure somebody here should have the exact date.
(Hello Dr. N. - are you out there? )
best regards -
Panzer-Division Kempf (aka Panzerverband Ostpreußen) was formed Aug 1939 from a mix of Heer and SS-Verfügungstruppe units in East Prussia, officially to take part in the upcoming Tannenberg celebrations (to celebrate the large German victory there during the First World War).
It took part in the invasion of Poland, fighting at Mlava, Rozan, Lomza, Kliczym and Modlin. It was disbanded following that campaign and the farewell parade was held 7 Oct 1939 near Neidenburg.
Commanders
Generalmajor Werner Kempf (10 Aug 1939 - ? Oct 1939)
I'm sure somebody here should have the exact date.
(Hello Dr. N. - are you out there? )
best regards -
Signed: "The Shadow"
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Tessin is silent on this one.
However, Weidinger's Das Reich, Vol. 1, page 122 reads:
Basically, the Vth Corps Area [or Military District] in Stuttgart received orders to activate the divisional headquarters for the Ostpreussen [East Prussia] Armored Group on 25.07.39.
Cheers
Leo
Tessin is silent on this one.
However, Weidinger's Das Reich, Vol. 1, page 122 reads:
[caps in original as per book]Die Auftsellung des Divisions-Stabes für den geplanten Panzerverband OSTPREUSSEN erfolgte auf Befehl des OKH am 25. Juli 1939 in STuttgart beim Stellv. Generalkommando V.
Basically, the Vth Corps Area [or Military District] in Stuttgart received orders to activate the divisional headquarters for the Ostpreussen [East Prussia] Armored Group on 25.07.39.
Cheers
Leo
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There are some interesting parallels here between Kempf 39 and Panzerverband v Strachwitz/Panzerdivision v Lauchert 44.
- it was a temporary formation which was initally called a Verband but also a Division, PVS/PDL existed Aug-Oct 44.
- it was a mixed Army/SS unit and of comparable size/composition.
- it tested out a new organizational concept (PzBde 44)
- it was formed to defend Ostpreussen.
They didn't end the same way though!!
- it was a temporary formation which was initally called a Verband but also a Division, PVS/PDL existed Aug-Oct 44.
- it was a mixed Army/SS unit and of comparable size/composition.
- it tested out a new organizational concept (PzBde 44)
- it was formed to defend Ostpreussen.
They didn't end the same way though!!
Re: Panzerverband Ostpreussen/Panzer Division Kempf
Hello to all ; after a while, a complement.......................
OoB - Panzerverband Panzerverband Ostpreußen 1939.
Source: https://subastas.catawiki.es/kavels/730 ... -1939-1971
Cheers. Raúl M .
OoB - Panzerverband Panzerverband Ostpreußen 1939.
Source: https://subastas.catawiki.es/kavels/730 ... -1939-1971
Cheers. Raúl M .
Serás lo que debas ser o no serás nada. General José de San Martín.
Re: Panzerverband Ostpreussen/Panzer Division Kempf
Hello to all ; more.......................
Panzerverband Panzerverband Ostpreußen 1939.
Deployment of I. Armeekorps as August 31, 1939...............................................
Source: Otto Weidinger - Division das Reich - 5 volumes - 1967/1982
Cheers. Raúl M .
Panzerverband Panzerverband Ostpreußen 1939.
Deployment of I. Armeekorps as August 31, 1939...............................................
Source: Otto Weidinger - Division das Reich - 5 volumes - 1967/1982
Cheers. Raúl M .
Serás lo que debas ser o no serás nada. General José de San Martín.