German Unit Organization/Abbreviation Question
 

Hi,

Does anyone know of a good online source for Heer unit abbreviations?

For example, in the US Army the 1st platoon of A Company of the 2nd Battalion of the 27th Armored Regiment would be written 1/A/2-37 AR. I'm trying to figure out what the Heer equivalent of something similar would look like.

Also did German tanks use "bumper numbers" similar to the US practice i.e. US Army tanks in 1st platoon, A Company would be A11, A12, A13 & A14 (in the newer system)?

Thanks,

Adrian

Re: German Unit Organization/Abbreviation Question
 

I'm not sure if this helps you, but in terms of bumper numbers, the Prime Portal has some pictures where you can see them on various German vehicles. Might help with trying to decode the format if there isn't simply someone around here who has an actual source.

http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/m...5_06_of_28.jpg

http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/m...5_23_of_28.jpg

http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/m...5_13_of_28.jpg

Re: German Unit Organization/Abbreviation Question
 

I could do with some info. on this topic too. Any information about the Wehrmacht (WWII I know, but please humour me) would be appreciated too.

Re: German Unit Organization/Abbreviation Question
 

Simple - the tank pictures belongs to 5th company/Panzerbataillon 104. That would be 5./PzB104 - Check out http://www.panzerbataillon104.de.tt/ - they even got the famous German Panzerlied and other songs from the 30s available for download...

No 'bumber numbers' down below company level AFAIK.

Re: German Unit Organization/Abbreviation Question
 

Example for you:

III./4./322 means 3rd Platoon 4th Company of PzGrenBtl 322

1./II./3./321 its the 1st Group /2ndPlt /3rd Company / PzGrenBtl 321