The 21st Panzer Division was a German armoured division best known for its role in the battles of the North African Campaign from 1941 to 1943 during World War II when it was one of the two armoured divisions making up the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK).

When the Allies began the massive breakout of the Normandy beach area, the division withdrew along with the rest of the German forces. The 21.Panzer-Division was then used in the Southern Sector of the Western Front until it was pulled from the lines to …

The 21st Panzer Division was a German armoured division best known for its role in the battles of the North African Campaign from 1941–1943 during World War II when it was one of the two armoured divisions making up the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK).

Welcome to the website of the 21st Panzer Division Living History Group. We portray the 125 Panzer Grenadier Regiment, a subordinate unit under Major Hans von Luck. Our display aims to show a likeness of a 1944 Normandy based encampment for rehabilitation and garrison duty.

La 21e Panzerdivision était une division blindée de l’armée de terre allemande, la Heer, au sein de la Wehrmacht durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Elle a été formée en janvier 1941 sous le nom de 5e division légère (5. leichte Division) mais est très vite surnommée « Division Légère Afrika » (leichte Division Afrika).

Die 21. Panzer-Division war ein gepanzerter Großverband des Heeres der Wehrmacht im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Die Division wurde zunächst als 5. leichte Division gebildet und später im August 1941 erstmals aus dieser aufgestellt. Nachdem der Verband in Afrika erstmals zerschlagen worden war, erfolgte 1943 in Frankreich eine Neuaufstellung.

La 21. Panzer-Division[2] fu una divisione corazzata della Wehrmacht originata dalla trasformazione della 5. Leichte-Division, operativa durante la seconda guerra mondiale, nota soprattutto per le sue valorose azioni di guerra nelle file dell' Afrikakorps e, dopo la sua ricostituzione, sul fronte di Normandia.

4) "On 20 May 1944, Panzer-Regiment 100 of the 21st Panzer Division was ordered to reorganize to the "Frie Gliederung" and was renamed Panzer-Regiment 22 effective immediately .

Apr 2, 2021 · Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung 21 listed the following weapons, including those mounted on vehicles: 223 machine guns, 3 anti-tank rifles, 37 20 mm guns, 7 37 mm guns, 12 75 mm howitzers, 3 75 mm anti-tank guns, 2 light infantry guns, 4 medium mortars, and 2 …

Apr 14, 2013 · Unit history and armor strength of 21. Panzer-Division.