Author Archives: Jim Bambra

9th Panzer Division – May 1940

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Jim Bambra

Formed: January 1940 from 4th Light Division The 4th Light Division was established in April 1938 in Vienna, shortly after the Anschluss, which marked the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The division emerged from the transformation of a mobile … Continue reading →

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7th Panzer Division – May 1940

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Jim Bambra

Formed: October 1939 from the 2nd Light Division The 7th Panzer Division is equipped with Czech 38t tanks.         7th Panzer Division

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6th & 8th Panzer Divisions, May 1940

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Jim Bambra

Converted Light Mechanized Divisions Following the invasion of Poland, the German light divisions were seen to lack the firepower needed for large-scale, armoured breakthroughs. As a result, several light divisions were converted into full Panzer Divisions, with a more balanced … Continue reading →

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5th Panzer Division, May 1940

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Jim Bambra

5th Panzer Division The 5th Panzer Division was established on November 24, 1938, in Oppeln, then a part of Germany (currently Opole, Poland). The division took part in the 1939 invasion of Poland, though it did not play a significant … Continue reading →

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3rd& 4th Panzer Divisions, May 1940

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Jim Bambra

The France 1940 project continues with Battle Group Rosters for the 3rd and 4th Panzer Divisions. 3rd & 4th Panzer Divisions

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