Generaloberst Hermann Hoth
Panzer tanks were built primarily during the period leading up to and during World War II, with production starting in the late 1930s. The exact timeline varies depending on the specific model of the Panzer tank: Panzer I: Production began in 1934, and around 1,400 units were built until 1937. Panzer II: Production started in 1936, and approximately 1,800 units were manufactured until 1943. Panzer III: Production commenced in 1937, with over 5,700 units built until 1943. Panzer IV: Production began in 1936, and over 8,500 units were manufactured until 1945. The Panzer IV remained in production throughout the war, with continuous upgrades and modifications. These tanks were pivotal components of the German military's armored divisions during World War II, playing crucial roles in various campaigns and battles across Europe and North Africa. We have made a video about the Panzer IV tank, which can be seen on our YouTube channel @FunkyHistory
The Panther Tank was designed in May 1942 and it was soon to be Produced in September 1942. The development of the Panther between September 1942- January 1943 was Min 250 Tanks a Month but by 1943, German Panzer Divisions was in need of more tanks due to the near defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad, so it was raised to Min 600 Per month but this changed from between 150-350 a Month from January 1943 onward due to Heavy Allied Bombings as a desperate act of need to end the War in Europe.
Kursk in July 1943 was the last throw of the German dice in the east, the final aggressive movement of the panzer forces. 2 long years later.....but the distances are vast & the forces involved are immense. Kursk in July 1943 was the last throw of the German dice in the east, the final aggressive movement of the panzer forces. 2 long years later.....but the distances are vast & the forces involved are immense.
Starting in February 1941, General Erwin Rommel commanded the German units that were sent to Libya to assist the Italians in the desert combat against the British in eastern North Africa (Libya & Egypt). This unit was called the Deutsches Afrikakorps (German Africa Corps). As the number of German units sent to North Africa increased, Rommel assumed command of the newly created and larger Panzergruppe Afrika (PanzerGroup Africa) from August 1941 to January 1942. This group included two Italian Corps in addition to the German units. His skill earned him the nickname "Desert Fox". On January 30, 1942 his command was redesignated as the Panzerarmee Afrika (Panzer Army Africa). However, after his defeat at the Second Battle of El Alamein in Egypt (October 23, 1942-November 5, 1942), his command was forced to retreat to the west, all the way to south Tunisia by January 1943. By then Rommel's command had been redesignated as the Deutsch-Italienische Panzerarmee (German-Italian Panzer Army). The Americans & British had recently invaded Morocco & Algeria (Operation Torch) and were driving east towards Tunisia. At northern Tunisia German General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim commanded the newly arrived German 5th Panzer Army. Field Marshal Albert Kesselringwas appointed the overall Axis commander in North Africa after the Allied invasions in Morocco and Algeria, for the purpose of defending Tunisia.
The Allies sent Hitler a demand for an unconditional surrender in January 1943.
Männer gegen Panzer was created in 1943.
Panzer Lehr Division was created in 1943.
I SS Panzer Corps was created in 1943.
IV SS Panzer Corps was created in 1943.
No, not really. The British & Americans were already defeating the German forces in North Africa (Tunisia) by the time that Rommel departed for the last time to Germany in early 1943. Colonel-General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim commanded the Fifth Panzer Army & Rommel commanded the Afrika Korps.
III - Germanic - SS Panzer Corps was created in 1943.
The Panzer IV served in various battles and campaigns throughout World War II. Some important battles where the Panzer IV participated include: Invasion of Poland (1939) Battle of France (1940) Operation Barbarossa (1941) - German invasion of the Soviet Union Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943) Battle of Kursk (1943) Battle of Normandy (1944) - part of the D-Day landings Battle of the Bulge (1944-1945) Battle of Berlin (1945) These are just a few examples, as the Panzer IV was a versatile tank used extensively by the German military throughout the war. We have made a video about this tank, which can be seen on our YouTube channel @FunkyHistory
The Fifth Panzer Army, commanded by General Karl-Adolf Hollidt, was a German army unit during World War II. In 1943, it consisted of around 100,000 soldiers, including infantry, armored divisions, and support units. However, the composition and strength of the army could vary throughout the year due to casualties, reinforcements, and reorganization.
Panzer tanks were built primarily during the period leading up to and during World War II, with production starting in the late 1930s. The exact timeline varies depending on the specific model of the Panzer tank: Panzer I: Production began in 1934, and around 1,400 units were built until 1937. Panzer II: Production started in 1936, and approximately 1,800 units were manufactured until 1943. Panzer III: Production commenced in 1937, with over 5,700 units built until 1943. Panzer IV: Production began in 1936, and over 8,500 units were manufactured until 1945. The Panzer IV remained in production throughout the war, with continuous upgrades and modifications. These tanks were pivotal components of the German military's armored divisions during World War II, playing crucial roles in various campaigns and battles across Europe and North Africa. We have made a video about the Panzer IV tank, which can be seen on our YouTube channel @FunkyHistory
For additional clarification:Starting in February 1941, General Erwin Rommel commanded the German units that were sent to Libya to assist the Italians in the desert combat against the British in eastern North Africa (Libya & Egypt). This unit was called the Deutsches Afrikakorps (German Africa Corps). As the number of German units sent to North Africa increased, Rommel assumed command of the newly created and larger Panzergruppe Afrika (PanzerGroup Africa) from August 1941 to January 1942. This group included two Italian Corps in addition to the German units. His skill earned him the nickname "Desert Fox". On January 30, 1942 his command was redesignated as the Panzerarmee Afrika (Panzer Army Africa). However, after his defeat at the Second Battle of El Alamein in Egypt (October 23, 1942-November 5, 1942), his command was forced to retreat to the west, all the way to south Tunisia by January 1943. By then Rommel's command had been redesignated as the Deutsch-Italienische Panzerarmee (German-Italian Panzer Army). The Americans & British had recently invaded Morocco & Algeria (Operation Torch) and were driving east towards Tunisia. At northern Tunisia German General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim commanded the newly arrived German 5th Panzer Army. Field Marshal Albert Kesselring was appointed the overall Axis commander in North Africa after the Allied invasions in Morocco and Algeria, for the purpose of defending Tunisia.
The Panther Tank was designed in May 1942 and it was soon to be Produced in September 1942. The development of the Panther between September 1942- January 1943 was Min 250 Tanks a Month but by 1943, German Panzer Divisions was in need of more tanks due to the near defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad, so it was raised to Min 600 Per month but this changed from between 150-350 a Month from January 1943 onward due to Heavy Allied Bombings as a desperate act of need to end the War in Europe.
Kursk in July 1943 was the last throw of the German dice in the east, the final aggressive movement of the panzer forces. 2 long years later.....but the distances are vast & the forces involved are immense. Kursk in July 1943 was the last throw of the German dice in the east, the final aggressive movement of the panzer forces. 2 long years later.....but the distances are vast & the forces involved are immense.