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Panzertruppenschule II
(Armoured Troops School No.2) was originally formed as the (Cavalry School) at Krampnitz on 1 October 1937. It was renamed the (School for Mobile Troops) on 26 June 1941.Tessin, p. 110 It was the second of two major schools set up by the German Panzerwaffe in World War II to train German armour officers to operate Panzers. The was a 'branch school', where officer candidates were sent after 12–16 weeks spent in basic training and having successfully undertaken an 8-week course at a . Prospective panzer {{CatAutoTOC, numerals=no Words and phrases Germanic words and phrases Words and phrases by language la:Categoria:Verba Theodisca ... troops, known as undertook a 16-week training course which aimed to familiarise the officer candidates with the nuances and workings of a Panzer, and also with the tactics to be used when commanding panzers in the field. Upon graduation, the recruit was promoted to and sent on field probation. The instructors were chosen because of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krampnitz
Krampnitz Kaserne was a military complex, in Fahrland, Potsdam, created by the Germans during German re-armament, the rearmament period. It was used by the Germans until the end of the Second World War. After the war it was used by Soviet Union, Soviet troops until its abandonment in 1992. History The site was used by the German army since 1937 when the cavalry school moved from Hannover, under the name ''Heeres Reit- und Fahrschule und Kavallerieschule Krampnitz'' (). It was under German control until the Red Army took control of the area the day after the Germans abandoned it on April 26, 1945. The 1st Mechanized Corps (Soviet Union), 35th Guards Motor Rifle Division of Group of Soviet Forces in Germany, GSFG was then stationed there until its abandonment in 1992, after the Dissolution of the Soviet Union. In July 2013, the city of Potsdam officially decided to make it an urban development area, construction has however been delayed, due a large number of bats taking up residenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nazi Germany
Nazi Germany, officially known as the German Reich and later the Greater German Reich, was the German Reich, German state between 1933 and 1945, when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party controlled the country, transforming it into a Totalitarianism, totalitarian dictatorship. The Third Reich, meaning "Third Realm" or "Third Empire", referred to the Nazi claim that Nazi Germany was the successor to the earlier Holy Roman Empire (800–1806) and German Empire (1871–1918). The Third Reich, which the Nazis referred to as the Thousand-Year Reich, ended in May 1945, after 12 years, when the Allies of World War II, Allies defeated Germany and entered the capital, Berlin, End of World War II in Europe, ending World War II in Europe. After Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933, the Nazi Party began to eliminate political opposition and consolidate power. A 1934 German referendum confirmed Hitler as sole ''Führer'' (leader). Power was centralised in Hitler's person, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panzerwaffe
, later also ( German for " Armoured Force", "Armoured Arm" or "Tank Force". : ombat"arm") refers to a command within the of the German , responsible for the affairs of panzer (tank) and motorized forces shortly before and during the Second World War. History It was originally known as ("Fast Troops"); a motorized command established in the following the First World War, redesignated as in 1936 by Heinz Guderian. The men of the , are referred to as ( Armoured Troops), were distinguishable by their close fitting black uniforms, known as Panzer wraps. The corps colour of the German was pink. In addition to practical considerations, the uniform was inspired by the traditional uniform of the Brunswick Hussars. After 1943, the , like most other German branches of service, had relaxed the uniform rules and many wore a variety of clothing, including camouflage and winter items. Two training schools existed for panzer crews throughout the war, and II. The mainst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kriegsschule (Wehrmacht)
A ''Kriegsschule'' was a general Military academy, military school used for basic officer training and higher education in Germany starting in as early as the 17th century. There have been many Kriegsakademies (War academy), 'Kriegsschulen' (War Schools), or even Ritterakademies (Knight academy) in Germany. Origins The institutions were originally created to correct the defective education of the aristocracy because the knight order complained, "the young noblemen were too quickly tired of schools and studies show that even those who would choose to war over the necessity and the complaints are too easily fatigued and returned home." After the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), Frederick the Great, Frederick II was faced with the task of reorganizing and refreshing the army. Due to the war in all of the European countries, it became obvious that the education of the officers was lacking. It was believed that the experience of war taught all that was necessary. After the war, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fähnrich
Fähnrich () is an officer candidate rank in the Austrian Bundesheer and German Bundeswehr. The word comes from an older German military title, (flag bearer), and first became a distinct military rank in Germany on 1 January 1899. However, ranks are often incorrectly compared with the rank of ensign, which shares a similar etymology but is a full-fledged (albeit junior) commissioned officer rank. In the German Landsknecht armies, recorded from ca. 1480, the equivalent rank of a Cornet existed. The cornet carried the troop standard, also known as a "cornet". The rank also exists in a few other European military organizations, often with historical ties to the German system. Examples are the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland (see Fänrik). The French Army has a similar position called an ''Aspirant''. In the Finnish Army and Air Force, () is the lowest commissioned officer rank, which is granted to the soldiers in the national service that have comple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oberfähnrich
(OFähnr or OFR) designates in the Heer of the Bundeswehr a military person or member of the armed forces with the last or highest Officer Aspirant (OA – de: ) rank. According to the salary class it is equivalent to the ranks of or , and of . It is also grouped as OR-7 in NATO, equivalent to Sergeant 1st Class, Master Sergeant, or Chief Petty Officer in the US Armed forces, and to Warrant Officer Class 2 in the British Army and Royal Navy. In navy context NCOs of this rank were formally addressed as also informally / short . The sequence of ranks (top-down approach) in that particular group is as follows: *OR-9: *OR-8: *OFD: and / and *OR-6a: / *OR-6b: and / and See also * Rank insignia of the German Bundeswehr References {{DEFAULTSORT:Oberfahnrich Military ranks of Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panzer-Lehr-Division
The Panzer-Lehr-Division (tank teaching division) was an elite German armoured division during World War II. It was formed in 1943 onwards from training and demonstration troops (''Lehr'' = "teach") stationed in Germany, to provide additional armored strength for the anticipated Allied invasion of western Europe. On 4 April 1944, the division was officially designated as the 130th Panzer Division; however, it is usually referred to as the Lehr Division. It was the only Wehrmacht Panzer division to be fully equipped with tanks and with halftracks to transport its mechanized infantry. On several occasions it fought almost to destruction, in particular during Operation Cobra, and by the end of the war in Europe bore little resemblance to the unit that had originally been activated. History Formation Panzer Lehr began forming on 30 December 1943 and moved to the Nancy–Verdun area in January 1944 to complete the process. It was formed from several elite training and demonstrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panzertruppenschule I
(Armoured Troops School No.1) was the first of two major schools set up by the German before World War II to train German armour officers to operate Panzers (tanks). It was originally formed as the on 1 October 1937 at Wünsdorf. A year later it was renamed to .Tessin, p. 38 The ''Panzertruppenschule'' was a 'branch school', where officer candidates were sent after 12–16 weeks spent in basic training, and having successfully undertaken an 8-week course at a . Prospective Panzer troops in the rank of undertook a 16-week training course which aimed to familiarise the officer candidates with the nuances and workings of a Panzer, and also with the tactics to be used when commanding Panzers in the field. Upon graduation, the recruit was promoted to and sent on field probation. In June 1943, the only known flame-throwing versions of the StuG III, designated StuG III (Flamm) were delivered to the school, but were shortly thereafter destroyed by a fire started by a faulty flame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panzertruppenschule Kama
The Kama tank school () was a secret training school for tank commanders operated by the German ''Reichswehr'' near Kazan, Soviet Union. It operated from 1929 to 1933. The school was established in order to allow the German military to circumvent the military restrictions on tank research spelled out in the Treaty of Versailles. Apart from Kama, for the same reason Germany also operated the Lipetsk fighter-pilot school (1926–33) and a gas warfare facility, '' Gas-Testgelände Tomka'' (1928–31). Following the Nazi party's rise to power, the school was closed and Germany's Tank Force and Air Force were trained in Germany. It was codenamed "Kama" from the words Kazan and Malbrandt because the testing grounds were near Kazan and ''Oberstleutnant'' Malbrandt was assigned to select the location for testing. Background The Treaty of Versailles, signed on 28 June 1919, prohibited Germany from operating any form of tank or air force after the country had lost the First World War. Germ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
