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Encyclopedia > SS Division Das Reich

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2.SS-Panzergrenadier-Division Das Reich
2.SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich


The SS Division Das Reich was one of the thirty-eight divisions fielded by the Waffen-SS during World War II. Symbol of the Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division in NATO code A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of around ten to fifteen thousand soldiers. ... Waffen-SS recruitment poster; Volunteer to the Waffen-SS The Waffen-SS was the armed wing of the Schutzstaffel. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths {{{notes}}} World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII or World War Two), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the...


For the 1939 invasion of Poland, three SS regiments ("Deutschland", "Der Führer", and "Germania") were grouped into a division, the SS-Verfügungstruppe ("Special-Purpose Troops"). After Poland, one regiment ("Germania") was sent to form another division (5.SS-Division Wiking), and a new third regiment was created (SS Regiment 11); this became the 2nd SS Division Reich ("Empire"). A regiment is a military unit, larger than a company and smaller than a division. ... Symbol of the Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division in NATO code A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of around ten to fifteen thousand soldiers. ... The SS-Verfügungstruppe (combat support force) (short: SS-VT) was created in 1934 from the merger of various Nazi and right-wing paramilitary formations. ... â–¶ (help· info) (), is the German word for realm or empire, cognate with Scandinavian rike and Dutch rijk. ... â–¶ (help· info) (), is the German word for realm or empire, cognate with Scandinavian rike and Dutch rijk. ...


In November 1942, the division became a Panzergrenadier division and its name was changed to 2.SS-Panzergrenadier-Division Das Reich. In 1943 the division was reorganized as a Panzer division by adding the 2.SS Panzer Regiment, thus creating the 2.SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich".


The remnants of the division surrendered to the Americans in May 1945.


War Crimes

The division is infamous for the massacre of 642 French civilians in the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, on 10 June 1944, in Limousin. The entrance to Oradour-sur-Glane, with a sign saying Silence. The main street of Oradour-sur-Glane. ... June 10 is the 161st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (162nd in leap years), with 204 days remaining. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Capital Limoges Area 16,942 km² Regional President Jean-Paul Denanot Population  - 2004 estimate  - 1999 census  - Density 710,939 42/km² Arrondissements 8 Cantons 106 Communes 747 Départements Corrèze Creuse Haute-Vienne Limousin is a former province of France and now a region of France, around the city...


See also

This article needs cleanup. ... PzKpfw V-D, a Panther tank   Panzer? is German for armour. ... Panzer Division is the German term for armored division. ... Symbol of the Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division in NATO code A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of around ten to fifteen thousand soldiers. ... A military unit is an organisation within an armed force. ... It has been suggested that List of German military units of World War II be merged into this article or section. ... Waffen-SS recruitment poster; Volunteer to the Waffen-SS The Waffen-SS was the armed wing of the Schutzstaffel. ... SS or ss or Ss may be: The Schutzstaffel, a Nazi paramilitary force Steamship (SS) (ship prefix) The United States Secret Service A submarine not powered by nuclear energy (SS) (United States Navy designator), see SSN A Soviet/Russian surface-to-surface missile, as listed by NATO reporting name Shortstop... The entrance to Oradour-sur-Glane, with a sign saying Silence. The main street of Oradour-sur-Glane. ...

References

  • Reinbold, Dan "Das Reich Homepage" Retrieved April 5, 2005.
  • Pipes, Jason. "2.SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich". Retrieved April 5, 2005.
  • Wendel, Marcus (2005). "2. SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich". Retrieved April 5, 2005.
  • "SS-Division Verfügungstruppe". German language article at www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. (Follow links for the entire unit history.) Retrieved April 5, 2005.


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2.SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich (1004 words)
Das Reich pushed upwards of 40 miles into the southern sector of the bulge, but was pulled out of the battle along with the other SS-Division when the offensive was called off.
The Kamfgroup that Das Reich left behind was one of the units encircled by the Soviet Offensive, and an assault by II.
Thanks to the efforts of Das Reich along with the 9th SS-Panzer Division, a large number of German were able to escape the pocket and retreat to the east.
2nd SS Division Das Reich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2048 words)
The symbol for the Das Reich division was the wolf's hook or Wolfsangel rune.
Thanks to the efforts of Das Reich along with the 9th SS Panzer Division Hohenstaufen, a large number of German forces were able to escape the pocket and retreat to the east.
The division is infamous for the massacre of 642 French civilians in the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, on 10 June 1944, in the Limousin region.
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