German Unit Organization/Abbreviation Question

thatguy96 · #1 March 2nd, 2007, 08:49 PM

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

RecruitMonty · #2 April 7th, 2007, 03:52 PM

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.

Shan · #3 April 7th, 2007, 05:08 PM

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.

Punjistick · #4 April 16th, 2007, 02:23 AM

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