10. Panzer Dvision

History

10. Panzer-Division was formed in April 1939 in Prague. It took part in the 1940 campaign in the West and remained in France until February 1941 when it returned to Germany. It fought with Army Group Center on the Eastern front until May 1942 when it was transferred to Amiens, France, for refitting and remained in France until December 1942 when it was sent to Tunisia. It was destroyed in Tunis 12 May 1943 and was formally disbanded in June 1943.


Area of Operations

Germany (Sep 1939 - May 1940)
France (May 1940 - Feb 1941)
Germany (Feb 1941 - Jun 1941)
Eastern Front, Army Group Center (Jun 1941 - May 1942)
France (May 1942 - Dec 1942)
Tunisia (Dec 1942 - May 1943)


Commanders

Generalmajor Georg Gawantka (01 May 1939 - 14 Jul 1939)
Generalleutnant Ferdinand Schaal (16 Jul 1939 - 04 Sep 1939)
Generalmajor Horst Stumpff (05 Sep 1939 - 26 Sep 1939)
Generalleutnant Ferdinand Schaal (27 Sep 1939 - 02 Aug 1941)
Generalleutnant Wolfgang Fischer (02 Aug 1941 - 01 Feb 1943)
Generalleutnant Friedrich Freiherr von Broich (01 Feb 1943 - 12 May 1943)


Order of battle

HQ

7. Panzer Regiment

69. Panzergrenadier Regiment

86. Panzergrenadier Regiment

10. Motorcycle Battalion

90. Artillery Regiment (mot)

90. Panzerjäger Battalion

49. Pioneer Battalion

90. Signals Company

14 / 104. Panzergrenadier Regiment

Supply & Support Units