nara_t733_r4_61 [records of german field commands corps (part vi)]

GUIDES TO GERMAN RECORDS MICROFILMED AT ALEXANDRIA, VA.

No. 61. Records of German Field Commands: Corps (Part VI)(XLI - LI Corps)

The Nat ional Arch ivesNat ional Archives and Records Service

Genera l Services Admin i s t r a t ion

Washington: 1969

This finding aid has been prepared by the National Archives as part of its programof facilitating the use of records in its custody.

The microfilm described in this guide may be consulted at the National Archives,where it is identified as Microcopy No. T-314. A price list appears on the lastpages. Those desiring to purchase microfilm should write to the Publications SalesBranch, The National Archives, Washington, D.C. 20408.

Some of the papers reproduced on the microfilm referred to in this and otherguides of the same series may have been of private origin. The fact of their seizureis not believed to divest their original owners of any literary property rights in them.Anyone, therefore, who publishes them in whole or in part without permission of theirauthors may be held liable for infringement of such literary property rights.

GUIDES TO GERMAN RECORDS MICROFILMED AT ALEXANDRIA, VA-

No. 6l. Records of German Field Commands: Corps (Part VI)

(XLI - LI Corps)

The National ArchivesNational Archives and Records Service

General Services Administration

Washington:

R E F A E

The Guides to German Records Microfilmed at Alexandria, Va.constitute a series of finding aids describing National Archivesmicrofilm that reproduces seized records of German central, re-gional, and local government agencies, and of military commandsand units, as well as of the Nazi Party, its formations, affili-ated associations, and supervised organizations. The recordsdescribed in the Guides were created generally during the periodfrom 1920 to 191*5.

The series was initiated by the Microfilming Project of theCommittee for the Study of War Documents of the American His-torical Association in cooperation with the National Archivesand the Department of the Army. With the termination of AHAparticipation in July 19&3j ^ he National Archives assumedsole responsibility for the reproduction of records and thepreparation of Guides.

This Guide is one of many in the series describing the recordsof the German Army field commands which have been arranged byunit and filmed in discrete microcopies according to theirmilitary echelon as follows: Army Groups (Microcopy T-31l)jArmies (T-312), Panzer Armies (T-313)> Corps (T-31*0 Divisions(T-315), and Rear Areas, Occupied Territories, and Others (T-501)

Guide No. 6l (designated Part VT of the projected seven Guidesconcerning records of corpsParts I-V being Guides ^ 6, 55, and58 through 60) describes the contents of 300 rolls of MicrocopyNo. 1-31*4- reproducing records of the XLI. - LI. Armeekorps.These records include material on the campaigns in westernEurope in 19*4-0 and in 19^ 4-, the Balkan campaign in 19!*!, thecampaign against the Soviet Union from 19^ 1 to 19^ 53 and thecampaign in Italy from 19^ 3 to 19^ 5- Also included are recordscovering occupation duty in Poland in 19^ *0 and 19^ *1 and in Francefrom 19^ 0 to 191*2.

The provenance to which each record item is attributed is theunit headquarters that created it (i.e., kept it on file),although a large proportion of the items had in fact alreadybeen retired to depositories of the Heeresarchiv Potsdam. Thereaccession numbers were assigned and stamped or written on thecovers in the order received, and the records were then cata-loged by unit in the so-called "Potsdam Catalog." By the timethe records reached the United States, they were in rough ar-rangement by unit. The National Archives has retained thissystem inherited from its various American predecessor organi-zations, taking advantage of the circumstance that the originalPotsdam catalogs were acquired along with the seized field com-mand records. The AHA and National Archives also followed thisarrangement in their joint and separate microfilm projects; how-ever, some items were filmed out of sequence because of subse-quent declassification or the discovery of previously mislaidor temporarily unavailable material, which accounts for theoccasional break in continuity of roll numbers in the Guides.Record items not yet retired to the Heeresarchiv depositoriesat the time of capture were assigned accession numbers above759000 by American custodians in extension of the originalPotsdam numbering scheme.

Considerable information on the fate of Germany's militaryarchives during World War II, including documentation of effortsto reconstruct records destroyed in several wartime fires, may befound in the files of the Chef des Heeresarchivs,OKH, filmed asMicrocopy T-?8, Rolls 1-38 and described in Guide No. 12 of thisseries.

The records of these corps have been filmed selectively, withemphasis on the war journals (Kriegstagebucher) and activityreports (Tatigkeitsberichte) and their annexes (Anlagen) of theOperations (la) and Intelligence (ic) staff sections, wherever

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they are available. Some records of the Supply, Personnel,Administrative, Medical, and Veterinary and other staff sec-tions assigned to corps headquarters were included, particu-larly for those units whose operations and intelligence fileswere incomplete or missing. Map annexes (Kartenanlagen) con-sisting exclusively of large maps difficult to put on micro-film were generally omitted; maps interspersed among and inte-grated with the textual records were filmed in several over-lapping sections, which, along with the loss of color markings,detracts considerably from their value and ease of use.

A unit history precedes the file item listing for each corps.These histories are a revised and expanded form of the shorterunit histories filmed at the beginning of every roll reproduc-ing the records of each unit. The unit histories are based oninformation found in the records, in the Potsdam catalogs, andon contemporary German daily situation maps, supplementing orcorrecting the brief histories given in the Order of Battle ofthe German Army, War Department, Washington, March 19^ 5- Adata card describing each filmed record item has been filmedimmediately preceding the folder it describes, and the cardsfor all folders on one roll of film are again filmed as a find-ing aid at the beginning of that roll. The information con-tained on these cards was used as a reference in compiling

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descriptive entries for the Guide, but considerable revision wasundertaken because so many of these descriptions were preparedhastily to maintain pace with filming and restitution schedules.

The terra "Roll" in the Guide refers to the sequence of the film;"1st Frame" gives the frame number of the first page of the fol-der; "Item No." is the identification symbol on the originalfolder. The "Item" provides (a) the abbreviation of the staffsection that originated the document, (b) the title appearing onthe folder cover, and (c) additional information providing ageneral description of the contents. The inclusive dates of thefile item are given under a "Date" column.

The original records, filmed and unfilmed, have been returned tothe Federal Republic of Germany for deposit in the Bundesarchiv-Militararchiv in Freiburg. The master negatives of MicrocopyT-31^ - have been deposited with the Publications Sales Branch,National Archives, Washington, D.C. 20^ 08, from which copiesof specific rolls may be purchased. Reference copies may beconsulted in the microfilm reading room of the National Archives.

The descriptions in this Guide were prepared by Anton F. Grassl,Charles F. Gordon, George Wagner, Ignaz Ernst, Richard Bauer,and Johanna M. Wagner under the supervision of Donald E. Spencer.

ROBERT WOLFESpecialist in German Records

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Jrreiace , . in

German Military Symbols and Abbreviations vii

Organization of German Army Staffs x

Records: XLI. Panzerkorps (XLI Panzer Corps) . . . 1

XLII. Armeekorps (XLII Army Corps) lU

XLIII. Armeekorps (XLIII Army Corps) 29

XLIV. Armeekorps (XLIV Army Corps) 14.5

Hbheres Kommando XLV (XLV Corps Command) 59

XLVI. Panzerkorps (XLVI Panzer Corps) 63

XLVII. Panzerkorps (XLVII Panzer Corps) 83

XLVIII. Panzerkorps (XLVIII Panzer Corps) 101

XLIX. Gebirgskorps (XLIX Mountain Corps) 12?

L. Armeekorps (L Army Corps) lU2

LI. Armeekorps (LI Army Corps) . 162

LI. Gebirgskorps (LI Mountain Corps) . 170

Previously Published Guides to German Records Microfilmed at Alexandria, Va l8l

Price List 185

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GERMAN MILITARY SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

laIcIc/A.O.IdIlalibIIIIVaIVbIVcIVdIVd/Ev.IVd/Kath.VVIVII

Abt.Abw.A.K.allg.A.Na.Fu.Anl.Anordn.A.O.AOKA.O.KraftA.Pi.PU.Arfu.ArkoArmeegeb,Art., Artl.Aufkl.A.V.L.Batl.Battr.

OperationsabteilungFeindnachrichtenabteHungFeindnachrichtenwesen u. AbwehroffizierAusbildungsoffizier1. Adjutant2. AdjutantRichterIntendantArztVeterinarGruppe SeelsorgeEvangelischer KriegspfarrerKatholischer KriegspfarrerKraftfahrwesenoffizierNationalsozialistischer Fuhrungsoffizier (NSFO)Chef der Zivilverwaltung

AbteilungAbwehrArmeekorpsallgemeinArmeenachrichtenfuhrerAnlageAnordnungAbwehroffizierArme e ober koramandoAbwehroffizier des KraftfahrwesensArme e pidnier ftihr erArtilleriefuhrerAr tiller iekoramandeurArmeegebietArtillerieAufklarungArme ever pfle gungs lagerBataillonBatter ie

BaupiBd.Beob.bes.betr.Betr.St.Brig.Bt.B.V.Bv.T.O.bzw.Ch.d.Gen.St.Div.Eisenb.Fahrtr.Eallsch.feindl.Feldgend,Feldkdtr.Feldlaz.Feld.V.St.Fest.FKFl.FlakFlivoFPMfreiw.Fu.GaboGeb.Gen.d.Inf.Gen.Kdo.Genlt.Genmaj.Genobst,

BaupioniereBandBeobachtungbesonderebetreffendBetriebsstoffBrigadeBataillonBetriebsstoffversorgungBevollmachtigter TransportoffizierbeziehungsweiseChef des GeneralstabesDivisionEisenbahnFahrtruppenFallschirmfeindlicheFeIdgendarmerieFeldkommandanturFeldlazarettFeldvorschriftenstelleFestungFeldkommandanturFliegerFlie gerabwehrkanoneFliegerverbindurigsoffizierFe Id pos tme is terfreiwilligFiihrerGasabwehroffiz ierGebirgs-General der InfanterieGeneralkommandoGeneralleutnantGeneralmajorGeneraloberst

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GERMAN MILITARY SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS (cont'd.)

Genstb.d.H.G. F. P.Grenztr.grdlg.Grz.Tr.HarkoH.Gr.H.Gr.Kdo.H.Mot.Hoh.Hbh.Art.Kdr.H.O.Kraft.Hptm.H.Qu.H.Streif.Dst.I.D.Inf.Ins p.I.E.I. u. A.G.Kampfw.Kan.Kav.Kdo.Kdr.Kdt.d.H.Qu.Kdtr.Kfz.Kgf.Kodeis.Kofeld.Kogend,Kol.Koluft.Komp.Koruck.Kp.

Generalstab des HeeresGeheime FeldpolizeiGrenztruppengrundlegendGrenztruppenHbherer ArtilleriekommandeurHeeresgruppeHeeres gruppenkommandoHeeresmotories ierungHbhererHbherer ArtilleriekommandeurHbherer Offizier des KraftfahrwesensHauptmannHauptquartierHeeresstreifendienstInfanterie DivisionInfanterieInspektionInfanterie RegimentInfanterie u. Artillerie GeratKampfwagenKanpneKavalierieKonnpandoKommandeurKommandant des HauptquartiersKonnnandanturKraftfahrzeugKriegsgefangenerKommandeur der EisenbahntruppenKommandeur der FeldgendarmerieKommandeur der GendarmerieKolonneKommandeur der LuftwaffeKompanieKommandant des ruckw'artigen ArmeegebietesKompanie

Kps.KradKTB, Ktb.Lkw.Lt.Lw.Mess.M.G.mil.Mob.mot.Mun.MVONachr.Nachsch.Nahaufkl.Gr.NDnorweg.NSFONT01OBOb.d.H.Obit.Obst.Obstlt.Offz.OKHOKLOKMOKWO.Qu.O.Qu./Qu.lO.Qu./Qu.2O.Qu./IV Wi.

O.QU./QU.L.

KorpsKraftfahrradKriegstagebuchLastkraftwagenLeutnantLuftwaffeKarten- u. VermessungswesenMas chinengewehrmilitarischeMobilmachungmotorisiertMunitionMarineverbindungsoffiz ierNachrichtenNachschubNahauXklar ungs gruppeNachrichtendienstnorwegischNationalsozialistischer FiihrungsoffizierNachschubtransport1. Ordonnanzoffizier des StabesOberbefehlshaberOberbefehlshaber des HeeresOberleutnantOberstOberstleutnantOffizierOberfcommando des HeeresOberkommando der LuftwaffeOberkommando der KriegsmarineOberkommando der WehrmachtVersorgungsabteilungAllgemeiner VersorgungsoffizierSicherungspffizierArmeewirts chaf tsfiihr erMilitarverwaltungOberquartiermeister der Luftwaffe

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GERMAN MILITARY SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS (cont'd.)

O.Qu./Qu.Ro.O.Qu./Qu.T.O.Qu./W.Ing.ostw.Pak.Panz.Panzertr.'Pi.Pi.Fii.Pion.Pk.Po.Prop.Pz.Qu.Reg., Regt.Res.Ro.riickw.San.Schw.Stabsoff.f.Pz.

BekampfStb.stellv.Sto., R.u.F.Stoart.Stofeld.

Gruppe ttohstoffeGruppe TechnikWehrmachts-Ingenieurostw'artsPanz erabwehrkanonePanzerPanz ertruppenPionierePionierfiihrerPioniereParkPolizeiPropagandaPanzerQuartiermeisterRegimentReserveRohstofferuckwartigSanit'ats-Schwadron

Stabsoffizier fiir Panzer be kampfungStabstelivertretendStabsoffizier, Reit- u. FahrausbildungStabsoffizier der ArtillerieStabsoffizier der Feldgendarmerie

Stoluft.Stonrii.Stopak.Stopi.takt.TBTrans p.Trp.V.St.u.a.usv.Verb.Kflo.d.Luftfl.Verb.Offz.d.Luftfl,Vers.Yerw.Vet.Vo.VIi.Ru.

W.B.K.Wehrers.Wehrm.W.Geol.W.G.O.Wi.W.O.W.Pr.WStb.WuGz.b.V.

Stabsoffizier der LuftwaffeStabsoffizier ffir MarschuberwachungStabsoffizier flir PanzerbekampfungStabsoffizier der PionieretaktischeTatigkeitsberichtTransportTransportvorschriftenstelleund andr e; unter andfcremund so *rVerbinduxigskoiiffliando der LuftflotteVerbindungsoffizier der LuftflotteVersorgungVerwaltungVeterinarVerbindungsof fiz ier OKW/Wehrwirtschafts-

u. RiistungsamtWehrbez irkskommandoWehrersatzWehrmachtWehrgeologeWehrmachtgr'aber of f iz ierWirtschaftWehrwirts chaftsoffiz ierWehrmachts propagandaWehrwirtschaftsstabWaffen u. Geratzur besonderen Verwendung

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ORGANIZATION OF GERMAN ARMY STAFFS

Fuhrungsabteilung (Operations Group)

Operationsabteilung (Operations Branch)Karten- und Vermessungswesen (Map & Survey Officer)Hbherer Artilleriekommandeur (Artillery Staff Officer)Pionierfuhrer (Engineer Staff Officer)Nachrichtenfiihrer (Signal Staff Officer)Stabsoffizier fur Panzerbekampfung (Antitank Staff Officer)Stabsoffizier fur Marschiiberwachung (March Control Officer)Gasabwehroffizier (Chemical Warfare Officer)Koiranandeur der Luftwaffe (Air Support Commander)Kommandant des ruckwartigen Armeegebietes (Commander of Army Rear Areas)Kommandant der Eisenbahntruppen (Commander of Railway Troops)Bevollmachtigter Transportoffizier (Transportation Officer)Kommandant des Hauptquartiers (Headquarters Commanding Officer)Technischer Offizier des Stabes (Technical Staff Officer)1. Ordonnanzoffizier des Stabes (Special Missions Officer)

Ausbildungsoffizier (Training Officer)Feindnachrichtenabteilung (intelligence Branch)

Feindnachrichtenwesen und Abwehroffizier (Intelligence Officer)

&GTV AOK* AK* Div.*laMessStoartGen d PiNa FiiStopak

Lw.Kdo.

Gen Trs

IdIc

laMessHarkoPi FiiNa FiiStopakStomiiGaboKoluftKoriickKodeisBv.T.O.Kdt.d.H.Qu.la/T.la/01IdIcIc/A.O.

laMessArkoStopiNa FiiStopak

Ic

laMess

StopiNa FiiS topak

Ic

Versorgungsabteilung (Supply Branch)Allgemeiner Versorgungsoffizier (General Supply Officer)Sicherungsoffizier (Security Officer)Armeewirtschaftsfiihrer (Army Economics Officer)Militarverwaltung (Military Occupation Officer)Wehrmacht-Ingenieur (Armed Forces Engineer)Betriebsstoffversorgung (Fuel Supply Officer)Abwehroffizier d. Kraftfahrwesens (Security Officer for Motor Transportation)

OQu OQuOQu/Qu.lOQu/Qu.2OQu/IV Wi

B.V.A.O.Kraft

Qu Ib

* Ctomissions of symbols in the H.Gr., AOK, AK and Div. columns indicate that either there was no comparable office for that echelon orinformation is not available at this time concerning the existence of an office on that level.

ORGANIZATION OF GERMAN ARMY STAFFS (cont'd.)

H.Gr.

Gruppe Technik (Technical Group)Waffen und Gerat (Ordnance Group)Feldgendarmierie (Military Police)Intendant (Administrative Officer)Arzt (Medical Officer)Veterinar (Veterinary Officer)Kraftfahrwesenoffizier (Motor Transport Officer)Feldpostmeister (Postmaster)

AOK

OQu/Qu.TWuGFeldgendIVaIVbIVcVFPM

AK

WuGFeldgendIVaIVbIVcVFPM

Div.

WuGFeldgendIVaIVbIVcVFPM

Adjutantur (Personnel Group)1. Adjutant (for officer personnel) Ila2. Adjutant (for enlisted personnel) libRichter (Judge Advocate) IIIGruppe Seelsorge (Chaplain) IVdNationalsozialistischer Fiihrungsoffizier (Nazi Guidance Officer) VIChef der Zivilverwaltung (Chief of Civilian Administration) VII

IlalibIIIIVdVI

IlalibIIIIVdVI

IlalibIIIIVdVI

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RECORDS OF GERMAN FIELD COMMANDS: CORPS (Part VI)

XLI. Panzerkorps (XLI Panzer Corps)

The XLI. Armeekorps was formed in February 19*4-0 in WehrkreisIV, Breslau, and transferred to Limburg in preparation forOperation "Gelb" (invasion of Luxembourg, Holland, andBelgium). On May 10, 19^ 0, the Corps invaded the Low Coun-tries and then participated in offensive engagements fromSt. Quentin to Besancon via Bethune, Rethel, Bar-le-Duc, andChaumont. By June 23, 19^ 0, it had moved to La Rochelle. InMarch 19^ 1 the Corps was transferred to Kecskemet, Hungary,in preparation for the invasion of Yugoslavia. During April19^ 1 it took part in the conquest of Yugoslavia. Upon comple-tion . of this campaign the Corps returned to the Kecskemetarea and was then transferred to East Prussia in preparationfor Operation "Barbarossa" (invasion of Russia). On June 22,19^ 1 it invaded Lithuania from the Memel area and advancedthrough the Baltic States to the Leningrad front. In October19^ 1 the Corps was transferred to the central sector where itadvanced toward Moscow via Vyazma, Bryansk, and Kalinin tothe Moscow-Volga Canal. In December 19^ 1 the Corps withdrewto the Gzhatsk, Zubtsov, and Rzhev areas. During 19^ 2 itparticipated in defensive engagements in the Zubtsov, Smolensk,Bryansk, Kozelsk, Zhizdra, Bely, Nikitinka, and Lomonosovoareas. On July 7, 19^ 2, the Corps was redesignated XLI. Pan-zerkorps . On the same date Panzerkorps Harpe was formed fromcomponents of the XLI. Panzerkorps with the mission of pre-venting a breakthrough of encircled Russian forces at Bely;it was disbanded on July Ik. During January 19^ 3 it took partin antipartisan action in the Nikitinka, Yartsevo, Vyazma, and

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Dukhovshchina areas and in February it participated in Opera-tion "Buffel" (withdrawal movements in the Rzhev-Vyazma area).On February 27, 19^ 3, Korps Rothkirch was formed from parts ofthe XLI. Panzerkorps staff and from the 57., 255., and 332.Infanterie-Divisionen. Korps Rothkirch was then transferredfrom Bely to Romny via Orsha, Gomel, and Bakhmach for an of-fensive in the Lebedin-Sumy area. On March 8 it became sub-ordinate to the LII. Korps. In March 19^ 3 the Corps tookpart in defensive engagements in. the Smolensk, Kromy, and Bry-ansk areas. During April it was transferred to the Orel areaand participated in defensive operations in the Sevsk, Trub-chersk, and Ponyri areas. In July it prepared for and partici-pated in Operation "Zitadelle" (offensive in the Kursk area).Upon completion of Operation "Zitadelle" Gruppe Harpe, composedof Gruppe Greiner and the XII., XLI., LV., and LVT. Korps, wasformed with the mission of defending German positions againstRussian counteroffensives in the Kirov, Pochunok, Mstislavl,Roslavl, and Khislavichi areas until October 2, 19^ 3- TheCorps participated in defensive engagements from the Chausy-Slavgorod area to the Bobruisk area from October 19^ 3.throughMarch 19^ . /According to information obtained from the Pots-dam Catalog remnants of the LIII. Armeekorps were redesignatedGen. Kdo. XLI. Pz. K. z.b.V. (XLI Panzer Corps for SpecialEmployment) on August 13, 19^ The XLI. Korps was under thecommand of General der Panzertruppe Hans Reinhardt, Feb 1^ ,19140 - Oct 5, 19^ 1 and General der Panzertruppe Josef Harpe,Jan 15, 19^ 2 - Nov U,

Dates Item No. Roll 1st Frame

la, Qu., Erfahrungsberichte, Versorgung Frankreich. Combat experience reports of theXLI. Armeekorps and reports concerning supply problems of the 6. Pz. Div. duringthe invasion in France.

la, Kriegstagebuch mit Anlagen, Frankreich. War journal relating to the activationof the Corps, Feb 2, 19^ 0, in Breslau, its transfer to Limburg, Mar 6 - 22,

Jul 20 - Sep lU, 19l|0 E 172/1 978

2 XLI. Panzerkorps

Item Dates Item No. Roll 1st Frame

preparation for and execution of Operation "Gelb" (invasion of Luxembourg, Belgium,and Holland) on May 10, 19^ 0; its offensive engagements in the St. Quentin,Bethune, Rethel, Bar-le-Duc, Chaumont, and Besancon areas in France; the Corps'advance to La Rochelle by June 23, and its transfer again to the Breslau area inJuly. Also, register of officers, casualty report, and maps (1:300,000) showingthe location of German forces during various periods in the western campaign. Feb 2 - Jul 8, 19^ 0 E 291/1 978 92

la, Kriegstagebuch. War journal covering the unit's transfer to Kecskemet, Hungary,preparations for the invasion of Yugoslavia, and daily progress of various sub-ordinate units during the conquest and occupation of Yugoslavia. Also, registerof officers. The Corps was subordinate to Panzergruppe I. Mar 28 - Apr 20, 19*4-1 E 291/2 978 26l

la, Gen. Kdo. XXXXI. Pz. K. Komm. General, Ausfuhrungen des Generals der Panzer-truppe Reinhardt uber den Maasubergang , 13 5- - 15 *5 .19^ 0. Narrative accountsby General Reinhardt and letters from General Reinhardt to Major Staedtke of theGeneral Staff and to General Haider, dated Jun 5> 19^ 1? and Nov 8, 19^ 1, concern-ing the just credit due to the XLI. A.K. and its divisions during their crossingof the Meuse River, Holland, in May 19*4-0 and advances in the Kalinin area of Russia Jun 5, 19^ 1?during the autumn of 19^ 1. Also, a letter of transmittal to the Heeresarchiv Nov 8, 19^ -1 andPotsdam, May 23, 19^ 3- May 23, 19^ 3 E 291/3 978 338

Qu., Kriegstagebuch. War journal covering unit's activities during the invasionof Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland, and France. Mar 3 - Jul 7, 19^ 0 W lU69a 978 358

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Order of battle and personnel strength reports of subordinateunits, supply and munition reports, and special supply directives. Mar 8 - Jul 2, 19^ 0 W l^ -69b 978

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Special supply directives and situation maps on fortifica-tions in France. Mar 8 - Jul h, 19^ 0 W lU69c 979

la, Kriegstagebuch. War journal relating to the Corps operations during the trans-fer from Kecskemet, Hungary, to East Prussia, preparations for Operation "Barba-rossa" (the invasion of Russia) ; the invasion of the Baltic Countries from theMemel area, the breakthrough of the Russian border fortifications in Lithuania,the tank battle at Raseiniai, offensive engagements in the Daugavpils, Pskov,and Luga River areas, the advance to the Leningrad front, the siege and attempt

XLI. Panzerkorps

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to encircle Leningrad, the transfer to the central sector, the advance towardMoscow, offensive engagements at Vyazma and Bryansk and northward to the captureof Kalinin, then the thrust to the Moscow- Volga Canal, and withdrawal to the Lamaand later to the Mormyli positions in the Gzhatsk, Zubtsov, and Rzhev areas.Also, register of officers. The Corps was subordinate to Panzergruppen 1* and 3,respectively, -under the command of Gen. Lt. Friedrich Kirchner until Oct 25,and Gen. d. Pz. Tr. Walter Model, Oct 26, 19^ 1 - Jan 15,


Apr 21 - Dec 31, 19*H 187^ 1/1 979la, Anlageriband I z. KTB, Vorbereitung der Operation, Studie Barbarossa. Orders

and correspondence of Panzergruppe U and subordinate units relating to prepara-tions for the invasion of Russia from the Memel area. Also included are orderof battle charts and maps. Apr 20 - Jun 20, 19!*! l87*H/2 979

230

1056

la, Anlagenband II z. KTB, Geh. Kdos., Chefsache v. 2.5.1*1. Orders, march and battleinstructions with operation maps and order of battle charts of Panzergruppe 1* andother Panzer units relating to preparations for the invasion of Russia in the areaof Lithuania. Also included are a movement schedule and special regulations forthe Air Force, supply, signal communication, and assignment of engineers. May 2 - 22, 19*4-1

la, Anlagenband Ila z. KTB, Der Vorstoss auf Leningrad. Orders and reports ofPanzergruppe 1* covering the advance toward Leningrad.

la, Anlagenband lib z. KTB. Reports and correspondence relating to unit's militaryoperations in the Pskov area.

la, Anlagenband lie z. KTB. Daily operation reports and orders with overlays(1:50,000) covering the Corps' advance in the Leningrad area. Also, notes onGeneral Hoppner's conference on the progress of the siege of Leningrad and thecooperation of the German Air Force. ;

la, Anlagenband lid z. KTB, Der Durchbruch durch den leningrader Festungsring unddie Einschliessung von Leningrad. Daily operation reports and orders relatingto the breakthrough of the Leningrad outer defense perimeter and the encircle-ment of Leningrad.

Jun 22 - Jul 12,

Jul 3 - Aug ll*, 19l*l

1871*1/3

1871*1/1*

1871*1/5

980

980

980

Aug 15 - Sep 9,

Sep 9 - 19, 191*1

187^ 1/6 980

1871*1/7 980

72

263

1*1*0

613

XLI. Panzerkorps

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la, Anlagenband III z. KTB, Marsch und Versammlung fur die Doppelschlacht von Wjasmaund Brjansk. Reports, orders, and correspondence covering preparations for theanticipated battle at Vyazma and Bryansk.

la, Anlagenband IVa z. KTB, Der Vorstoss auf Kalinin. Reports, orders, and cor-respondence relating to the advance toward Kalinin, the breakthrough of enemyfortified positions in the Dnieper area, and the capture of Kalinin.

la, Anlagenband IVb z. KTB, Verteidigung von Kalinin. Operation reports and ordersrelating to the defense of Kalinin after the capitulation of Russian units inthat city.

la, Anlagenband V z. KTB, Der Vorstoss zum Moskwa-Wolga Kanal. Operation reports,orders, and situation overlays relating to the advance toward the Moscow-VolgaCanal and to preparations for winter warfare.

la, Anlagenband VI z. KTB, Der Ruckzug auf die Lama Stellung und die Besetzung derMormyli Stellung. Daily reports, radio messages, and orders with situation mapsand sketches relating to the retreat of German units to the Lama position andthe occupation of the Mormyli position.

Ic, Anlagen z. KTB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Interrogation reports of Russianprisoners of war and deserters, a translation of a captured document givingan account of conditions in Russia and in the city of Moscow, and maps.

Ic, Anlagen z. KTB. Enemy information bulletins, combat orders, and reports withsituation maps and overlays of Festungsstab Allenstein and other subordinateunits.

Ic, Anlagen z. KTB. Interrogation reports of Lithuanian refugees and suspectedRussian agents, border observation reports, and information on Soviet principlesof warfare and on Russian Army preparations for the suspected outbreak of hostili-ties with Germany.

Ic, Anlagen z. KTB. Reports and correspondence relating to activities of propa-ganda units and partisan warfare.


Sep 20 - Oct 1, 19la 187^ 1/8 980

Oct 2 - 9, 187^ 1/9 980

Oct 15 - Kov 20, 19^ 1 187^ 1/10 980

Nov 21 - Dec 5, 19^ 1 187^ 1/11 980

Dec 6-31, 187^ 1/12 981

Jun 22 - Nov 8, 19^ 1 22611/1 981

May 19 - Oct 9, 19^ 1 22611/2 981

Apr 28 - Jun 19,

Jun 13 - Oct 26,

22611/U 981

22611/5 961

678

765

850

1098

329

1477

503

XLI. Panzerkorps

Item

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report pertaining to intelligence reports withmaps, activities of enemy units in the Obsha (Bely) area and to the Corps' coun-terintelligence operations. Also, interrogation reports of Russian prisoners ofwar and deserters.

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report relating to preparations for the invasionof Russia, the breakthrough of the Russian border fortifications, the pursuitof the enemy to the Moscow- Volga Canal, and the retreat of German units from theMoscow area to the Lama and Mormyli positions; troop information and education;instructions and reports on German and enemy propaganda.

Ic, Tatigkeitsberichte. Activity reports concerning enemy operations, unit identi-fication, partisan warfare, German and enemy agents, and troop indoctrination.

Ic, Anlagen z. TB. Daily intelligence reports with maps and overlays concerningenemy operations, unit identification, and tactical situation, and instructionsfor employment of prisoners of war and Russian civilians.

la, Kriegstagebuch. War journal concerning the Corps' defensive operations fromthe Lotoshino position east of Zubtsov to Smolensk and Bryansk. During thisperiod the Corps was subordinate to the 3 Panzerarmee and later to AOK 9 andwas commanded by Gen.d.Pz.Tr. Josef Harpe, Jan 15, 19^ 2 - Nov 4, 19^ 3 It wasredesignated the XLI. Panzerkorps on July 7,

Dates Item No, Roll 1st Frame

Jul 7-15, 22611/6 981

Apr 21 - Dec 31, 19^ 1 22815/2

Jan 1 - Sep 25, 19^ 2

Jul 27 - Sep 25, 19^ 2

24166/1-2U166/2

21*166/3-21+166/1*

981 723

981 753

981 781

Jan 1 - Jul 27, 19^2 2^858/1 981 1071

la, Kriegstagebuch, Panzerkorps Harpe. War journal of Panzerkorps Harpe which wasactivated from personnel of the XLI. Panzerkorps for the purpose of preventinga breakthrough of encircled Russian forces at Bely. It was disbanded a weeklater .

la, Kriegstagebuch. War journal concerning defensive engagements of the Corpsin the Kozelsk, Zhizdra, and Bryansk areas. The Corps was subordinate toPz. AOK 2. ' "

la, Anlagen 1-228 z. KTB. Reports and orders concerning combat operations, a reporton the shortage of fuel, and a memoranda on measures to be taken against heavySoviet tanks and on the control and disposition of the male population in the Corpsarea, and an overlay.

Jul 7 - lU, 191*2 2*1858/2 982

Jul 20 - Nov 3, 19^2 24858/3 982 21

Jan 1 - Mar 31,2U858/5-21*858/6 98; 193

6 XLI. Panzerkoros

Item

la, Anlagen 229-370 z. KTB. Daily operation reports -with situation maps and over-lays, orders, and instructions for improvement of antitank warfare.

la, Anlagen 371-498 z- KTB- Reports and orders concerning combat operations atSapegino, with maps and overlays.

la, Anlagen 1-42 z. KTB, Panzerkorps Harpe. Daily frontline information reports,radio messages, and orders with maps and overlays relating to combat operationsduring the encirclement of Russian forces at Bely.

Dates

Apr 1 - May 17, 1942

May 17 - Jul 24, 1942

Jul 7 - 14, 1942

Item No. Roll 1st Frame

24858/7

24858/8

la, Anlagen 134-250 z. KTB. Panzer AOK 2 orders and messages; intelligence bulletins;Corps orders; situation maps and overlays; reports, orders, and other correspond-ence on "digging in" for the winter; and daily operation reports. Sep 4 - 25, 1942

la, Anlagen 251-390 z KTB. Daily frontline information reports, radio messages,and orders with maps and overlays. Also, instructions relating to preparationsfor winter warfare.

la, Anlagen 1-80 z. KTB, Abschnitt Demidow. Daily reports, radio messages, minutesof General Model's conference, and orders with maps relating to defensive opera-tions in the Demidov area.

Qu.? Kriegstagebuch. War journal of the Supply Branch relating to operations inthe Bely-Lomonosov area.

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Special regulations for regional administration, Pz. AOK 2order banning trading and misappropriation of supplies, rules for prosecutingRussian civilian offenders; Corps order setting up military government, specialsupply regulations, supply reports, and instructions on road construction.

983

983

21*858/9 983

la, Anlagen 1-133 z. KTB. General orders on anticipated Soviet attack at Kozelsk,intelligence bulletins, defense staff orders with special regulations for allelements, Corps' operation reports to Pz. AOK 2, order of battle of defense staff,and operation maps. Jul 21 - Sep 3, 1942 24858/10 983

24858/11 983

Sep 24 - Nov 1, 1942 24858/12 983

Wov 4-18, 1942 24858/13 98*1

Dec 6, 1941 -Dec 31, 1942 26787/1 984

May 4 - Sep 29, 19^ 2 26787/2 984

234

472

556

827

1061

135

366

XLI. Panzerkorps

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB, Tagesmeldungen,defense staff to Pz. AOK 2.

Item

Daily supply reports of the Corps and the

Qu., Anlagen z. KTBr Directives on establishment and mission of the Supply Branch,special supply regulations, activity reports of the Administrative Officer,supply orders, order and report of Kampfgruppe Holste, and a telegram to theAOK 9 Judge Advocate concerning dissolution of the Corps' Judge Advocate Office.

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Special supply regulations, instructions concerning propagandato be used among frontline prisoners of war and means to prevent fires, memorandaon establishing village commands, a list of maintenance and repair installations,a list of ordered items and replacement parts on hand, and instructions for thecare of horses. Jan 5 - Jun 17, 19^ 2 26787/5

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Special supply regulations for free Christmas rations ofcertain Post Exchange merchandise, memoranda on repair of felt boots; referenceto the field cook book and instructions to army cooks to conserve meat throughuse of fowl, fish, and eggs.

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht, Russland. Activity report with maps and overlays relatingto partisan warfare in the Kalinin area. Also, interrogation reports of Russianprisoners of war, deserters, and captured partisans.

la, Kriegstagebuch, Russland.Bely area.

War journal covering defensive operations in the

la, Anlagen z. KTB. Russland. Reports, correspondence, and maps and overlays per-taining to defensive engagements in the area south of Bely, an intelligenceestimate of enemy forces facing the VI. Korps, and a map exercise relating tocombat operations of the Corps.

la, Anlagen z. KTB, Russland. Daily operation charts, orders and messages ofAOK 9 an& the Corps, reports from the 12. Panzerdivision, war journal of Kampf-gruppe Schwesinger, battle and casualty reports, and situation maps.

Dates Item No.

Aug 1 - Nov 3, 19^ 2 26787/3

Sep 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 26787/U 98U

Roll 1st Frame

598

Jun 23 - Dec 16, 19^ 2 26787/6 985

Nov 19, 19U2 -Mar 17, 19^ 3 29091 985

Nov 13 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 31^ 62/1 985

Nov 12 - Dec 1, 19^ 2 31^ 62/2 985

Dec 1-15, 31^ 62/3 985

702

998

155

567

833

8 XLI. Panzerkorps

Item

la, Anlagen z, KTB, Russland. Daily operation reports and maps on engagements southof Bely, AOK 9 orders and messages, incoming division reports, artillery command-er's journal, fire plan, artillery orders with maps and overlays, order of battlecharts, and intelligence overlay.

Qu., Kriegstagebuch; KTB Korps Rothkirch. War journal of the Corps Supply Branchconcerning activities in the Bely and Nikitinka area, Operation "Buffel" (with-drawal movements in the Rzhev-Vyazma area in February), movements to the Smolensk,Kromy, Orel, and Bryansk areas, and preparations for Operation "Zitadelle" (offen-sive engagements between Kursk, Belgorod, and Kharkov). Also, a brief war journalof Korps Rothkirch1s Supply Branch, Feb 28 - Mar 9j 19^ -3, concerning the trans-fer of the Corps' staff from the Bely area to Romny via Orsha, Gomel, and Bakhmach,and the activities of the Supply Branch concerning the 57 , 255 , and 332. Infan-terie-Divisionen subordinate to Korps Rothkirch in the Romny-Belopole area.

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Messages and daily supply reports, reports on the supply sit-uation and on lessons learned from evacuation, convoy schedules; a directive onemployment of civilian help; a list with prices of articles to be sold at vil-lage exchange in Vladimirskoye, special supply and administrative regulations;an order for turning in winter equipment, and changes in the order of the Corpsrequiring that civilians be evacuated from frontline areas.


Dec 16-31, 985 1113

Jan 1 - May 31, 19^ 3 3228U/1 986

Jan 1 - Mar 31, 19*6 3228U/2 986 81

Qu,

Qu

, Anlagen z. KTB. Ammunition report, notes on a conference relating to the re-fitting of the 18. and 20. Panzer-Divisionen, daily supply reports, directivefrom the Corps to units to divest themselves of disposable equipment and propertytransmittal of an order from the Army Group relating to teachers' salaries andschoolbooks, report to Gruppe Weiss on the supply situation, and supply regula-tions. Apr 1 - May 31, 19^ 3 3228^ /3 986

., Akte Buffelbewegung, Russland. Order from the Corps concerning Operation"Buffel" (organized withdrawal from the Dukhovshchina to the Bely area), withspecial regulations for artillery, engineers, antiaircraft, supply, and trafficcontrol; map overlay showing location of Corps units during the Russian campaign;request from AOK 9 to the VI.?XXXIX., and LI. Korps for reports on vehicles andself-propelled guns; and reports on the dispensability of supply units duringrearguard actions. Feb 9 - Mar 16, 19^ 3 3228U/U 986

365

572

XLI. Panzerkorps

Item

Ic, T'atigkeitsbericht. Activity report concerning enemy operations, movements,strength, and unit identification during preparations for and execution ofOperation "Zitadelle" (offensives in the Kursk area), defensive engagementsin the Orel area, and Operation "Silberstreif" (General Vlassov's recruitingpropaganda).

Ic, Unterlagen z. TB. Intelligence bulletins, daily reports, charts of compara-tive strengths of opposing forces, a proclamation in the Russian and Germanlanguages to propagate pro-German feeling, a war story by an official war cor-respondent, and intelligence maps and overlays.

Ic, Unterlagen z. TB. Daily intelligence reports of Gruppe Harpe concerningenemy operations, special report on Operation "Hagen" (offensive engagementin the Bolkhov area), and maps showing the location of enemy forces.

Q,u., Kriegstagebuch. War journal of the Supply Branch of Gruppe Harpe coveringoperations at Khotynets, Karachev, Bolkhov, and Nikolskoye.

Qu., Anlagenband 1 z. KTB. Daily supply and supply sitxiation reports to GruppeWeiss, directive from Armeegruppe Mitte on trip tickets, Corps special supplyregulations, supply messages to divisions and artillery commanders, and aspecial regulation for Operation "Zitadelle."

Qu., Anlagenband 2 z. KTB. Supply situation report from the Corps to AOK 2,daily supply reports to Gruppe Weiss, to AOK 9 5 and to Pz. AOK 2; reportsfrom the Supply Branch of Gruppe Harpe; and special supply regulations.

la, Kriegstagebuch. War journal relating to Corps combat operations and toOperations "Sternlauf" (antipartisan action) and "Buffel" in the Nikitinka,Yartsevo, Dukhovshchina, and Vyazma areas.

la, Anlagenband 1 z. KTB. Operation maps, artillery order of battle chartsand maps, report of Regiment 205 to the Corps on reorganization, artilleryorders, SS Kavallerie-Division's report on reconnaissance in the new canton-ment, miscellaneous incoming reports from Corps subordinate units, and dailyoperation reports to AOK $.


Mar 2U - Aug 15, 19^3 3^692/1 986

Mar 2h - Jul 18, 19^3 31+692/2 986

Jul 18 - Aug 15, 19^3 3^692/3 986

Jun 1 - 31,

Jun 1-30,

986

3^2/2 986

688

697

1011

1123

1201

Jul 2 - Aug 31, 19113 3^2/3 987

Jan 1 - Feb 28, 19^3 36233/1 987 220

Jan 1-19, 19^3 36233/2 987 271

10 XLI. Panzerkorps

Item

la, Anlagenband 2 z. KTB. Orders, situation maps, order of battle charts of theCorps and artillery, sketches, special training regulations, memoranda on identi-fication by signals with ski poles, correspondence and communication plan forOperation "Sternlauf," special report on personnel captured by the Russians,request from the AOK 9 fr fuller report on capture of men by the enemy, incom-ing divisional reports, and daily operation reports.

la, Anlagenband 3 z. KTB. Operations reports and maps, correspondence on supplyand transportation, artillery commander's report on enemy activity, order ofbattle charts and fire plans, special regulations for artillery, and a memoran-dum on expected enemy paratroop activity.

la, Anlagenband 5 z. KTB, Gefechtsbericht Unternehmen Sternlauf. Combined opera-tion maps, staff officers' manning chart and battle report concerning Operation"Sternlauf" (antiguerrilla action in the Vop Valley), daily operation reports,assignment orders to component units, order of battle charts, and reconnaissancereports.

la, Kriegstagebuch, Korps Rothkirch mit Anlagen. War Journal with reports and mapspertaining to the activation of Korps Rothkirch, which was formed from parts ofthe XLI. Panzerkorps staff, the 57., 255., 330, and 332. Infanterie-Divisionenunder the command of Gen. Lt. Graf Edwin von Rothkirch und Trach. This Corpswas subordinate to AOK 2 and had as its mission the clearing of the Psel Riversector of enemy forces and. took part in offensive engagements in the Lebedin-Sumy area. On Mar 8, 19^ 3? Korps Rothkirch was subordinate to the LII. A.K.

la, Anlagenband 1 z. KTB. Orders and messages of the AOK 2, operation- maps,artillery order of battle chart, daily operation reports, and reports froman antiaircraft division, the 18. Pz. Div., and the 2l6. Inf. Div.

la, Anlagenband 2 z. KTB. Incoming reports from the artillery commander, the 86.,292., 309., and 383. Inf.-Divisionen and the 18. Pz. Div.; daily operationreports; orders of Gruppe Weiss, Stab Breitenbuch, and the Corps; order ofbattle charts of the 10. and 292. Inf.-Divisionen, artillery order of battlechart and a map of the Rybnitsa area.


Jan 19 - Feb 16, 19^ 3 36233/3 987

Peb 7 - 28, 36233A 987

555

812

Jan 26 - Feb 8, 19^ 3 36233/6 987 1063

Feb 27 - Mar 8, 19^ 3 36233/7 987

Mar 19 - Apr 17, 19^ 3 3729^/1 988

1226

Apr 18 - 30, 19U3 3729V2 988

XLI. Panzerkorps 11Item

la, Anlageriband 3 z- KTB. Operations maps and overlays, artillery order of battlecharts, a memorandum on road repair, daily operation and artillery reports,orders and messages from the Corps and Gruppe Weiss, request from Gruppe Weissto Armeegruppe Mitte pertaining to reorganization, incoming reports from divi-sions, a report on comparative strength of opposing units, and a report of theXX. Korps relating to the battle in the Yamny area.

la, Anlagenband 1* z. KTB. Daily operation and artillery reports, General Harpe'scriticism of antitank gun emplacements and perimeter defenses, orders of theCorps and Gruppe, critique on maneuvers, incoming reports from divisions, andoperation maps and overlays.

la, Anlagenband 5 z KTB. Proclamations by Hitler to his commanders and to thetroops on the battle of Orel; an operations order with special regulations forartillery, signal communications, and supply units; Gruppe operations order forOperation "Zitadelle" (battle of Orel); order of battle charts; daily operationreports; Armeegruppe Mitte order on biweekly maneuvers; and intelligence andoperation maps and overlays.

la, Kriegstagebuch. War journal concerning Corps operations during the transferto the Orel area, defensive engagements in the Sevsk, Trubchevsk, and Ponyriareas, and preparations for Operation "Zitadelle." Also, a register of officersand a casualty report. The Corps was subordinate to Pz.AOK 2 and Gruppe Weiss(AOK 9)

la, Anlagen z. KTB. Daily operation and artillery reports, operations maps, anartillery order of battle chart, correspondence and incoming reports on defense(particularly antitank), a Corps directive on refitting and training, ordersand messages from the Corps and Gruppe Weiss, Major Schutze's terrain report onthe Tuskar sector, and an Armeegruppe S'ud directive on combating antitank forces.

la, Anlagen z. KTB, Ausbildung, Ubungsvorhaben, Planspiel. Incoming divisionaltraining reports; Corps and division training reports to Festungsstab 11, toGruppe Weiss, and to the Pz. AOK 2; instructions to the 20. -Panzer-Divisionfrom Chief of Army Equipment and Commander of the Replacement Training Army;directives and messages from Pz. AOK 2 and Gruppe Weiss for training and ma-neuvers .


May- Jun 7, 19*6 3729V 3 988 1*58

Jun 8 - 20, 19i*3

Jun 21 - Jul 3, 19^ 3 3729V5 988 1002

Mar 25 - Jul U, 191*3 37371*/! 989

May 1 - 15, 19^3 3737V2 989

May 7 - Jun 22, 1^3 3737^/3 989 U30

12 XLI. Panzerkorps

Item

la, Anlagenband if z. KTB, Eingreifreserven 2. und 9. Pz. Div., Bereitstellungsraume,Anmarschwege, Lagekarten. Regimental reports to the Corps, directives and mes-sages from the Gruppe Weiss to the Corps on the use of the 2. and 9- Pz.Div. asreserves for Kampfgruppen Gome and Buck, and situation maps and overlays.

la, Anlagen z. KTB, Duplikate Vollzugsmeldungen z. KTB "Zitadelle". Orders anddirectives from the Gruppe Weiss, Festungsstab 11, and the Corps on Operation"Zitadelle," and incoming reports from participating subordinate units.


May 12-17,

Mar 26 - Jul

3737U/5 989

3737V6-3737V?

Qu., Kriegstagebuch. War journal covering supply operations in the area of Bobruisk. Nov 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 3 if2725/l989

990

818

850

1

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Appendixes to the war journal containing activity reports ofthe Administrative and Medical Officers and of the Field Postmaster, a report ofthe mechanical and electrical engineers' platoon, daily supply reports, specialsupply regulations, critique on winter supplies and on the supply situation, andan assessment of fuel quotas.

Qu., Kriegstagebuch, IVa-b, Tatigkeitsberiehte. War journal covering supply opera-tions in the area of Krichev. Also, activity reports of the Administrative andthe Medical Officers.

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Daily supply reports of the Corps and of Gruppe Harpe;special regulations for administration of the Corps; summarization of thesupply situation; letters on readiness and mobility and on demolition andevacuation.

la, Ic, Anlagen z. KTB. Daily reports and intelligence maps of Gruppe Harpe per-taining to Soviet and German operations, enemy unit identification and tacticalsituation, and antipartisan action in the Kirov, Pochinok, Mstislavl, Roslavl,and Khislavichi areas. ^ There are no records for this unit in the custody of theNational Archives for the period Jul 5 - Aug 17^ 19^ 3, and the following infor-mation is deduced from the usual procedure for setting up of a Gruppe. GruppeHarpe was formed after the completion of Operation "Zitadelle" to contain theRussian counteroffensive. Gruppe Greiner and the XII., XLI., LV., and LVT.Korps were subordinate to it until Oct 2,

Nov 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 3

Sep 1 - Oct 31, 19^ 3 W+799/1

Aug 25 - Oct 30, 19*6

990

990

990

32

319

381

Aug 18 - Oct 2, 19^ 3 U8227/1 990 659

XLI. Panzerkorps 13

Item

la, Ic, Anlagen z. KTB. Daily reports and intelligence maps and overlays pertainingto Soviet and German operations and enemy unit identification and tactical situa-tion in the Chausy-Slavgorod area.

la, Ic, Anlagen z. KTB. Daily reports and intelligence maps pertaining to Sovietand German operations and enemy unit identification and tactical situation inthe Parichi-Bobruisk area.

Qu., Kriegstagebuch. War journal relating to Corps supply operations in theBobruisk, Glussk, and Parichi area and to the use of the Berezina waterway asa supply line during the thaw period.

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB. Special supply regulations, daily supply reports, a summari-zation of the supply situation, a compendium of telephoned tactical orders andmessages to component divisions, and a message pertaining to the new supplyinstallation at Rabkov.


Ic, Gefangenenvernehmungen.deserters.

Interrogation reports of Russian prisoners of war and

Oct 3 - Dec 8, 19*43 U8227/2 990

Dec lU - 31, 19^ 3

Jan 1 - Mar 31,

Jan 1 - Mar 31, 19^ 5135V2 991

Sep 2 - 20, 760UU/20 991

808

U8227/3 990 1020

5135 Vl 990 1075

XLII. Ameekorps (XLII Army Corps)

The XLII. Armeekorps was formed in February 19*40 in Regensburg.In May 19^ -0 it was transferred to the western front where ittook part in combat operations from St. Michel to Bourges dur-ing the latter part of the French campaign. Retained in north-ern France and Belgium for occupation and coastal securityduty, the Corps also rendered agricultural assistance. In June19*41 it was transferred to East Prussia. On June 22 the Corpsparticipated in the campaign on the eastern front, northern sec-tor, by invading Lithuania and advancing through the BalticStates to the Leningrad front. During October of 19*41 it wastransferred from the Leningrad front to the Crimea via Parnu,Riga, Konigsberg, Dresden, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Bendery,and Nikolaev. From November 19*4-1 to May 19^ -2 the Corps tookpart in offensive engagements in the Kerch Peninsula. On May20, 19^ -2, it was redesignated Gruppe Mattenklott and had asits mission the defense and security of the Kerch Peninsula

rntil July 25, 19^ 2. The Corps then participated as Befehls-haber Krim in the defense and security of the Crimea untilApril 19*4.3. During August and September 19^ 2 some of itssubordinate units took part in the occupation of the TamanPeninsula. In April 19^ 3 the Corps was transferred to Kharkovvia Zaparozhe and Poltava. It participated in defensive engage-ments during the Russian offensive in the Kharkov area and thentook part in Operation "Zitadelle" (counteroffensive in theDonets River sector). In August 19*43 the Corps withdrew westof the Donets River. Stab Mattenklott was activated inDnepropetrovsk to prepare for the withdrawal to the Kiev areain September 19)43 and later to the Zhitomir area. The Corpswas under the. command of Gen.d.Pi. Walter Kuntze, Feb 15, 19*40 -Oct 2*4, 19^ 1, and Gen.d.Inf. Franz Mattenklott, Jan 1, 19*42 -Jun 15, I9kk.

Item

la, Kriegstagebucher mit Anlagen und Gefechtsbericht Westen. War journals, May 10 -Jun 21, 19*40 and Oct 1, 19*40 - Apr 20, 19^ 1, concerning the transfer of the Corpsfrom Regensburg to Bitburg; offensive operations from St. Michel to Bourges dur-ing the latter part of the French campaign; and occupation and coastal securityduty in the Charleville, St. Quentin, Amiens, Rethel, and framur areas. Also, anafter- act ion report of the Corps from Chemin des Dames to Auron, Jun 5-21, 19*iO;activity reports of the Personnel Branch and Judge Advocate, Feb 1 - Sep 30, 19*0;data relating to the formation of the Corps during February of 19^ 0; tables show-ing the expenditure of ammunition; and casualty reports. The Corps was subordi-nate to AOK 2, AOK 9) and AOK 16, respectively, under the command of Gen. d. Pi.Walter Kuntze, Feb 15, 19^ 0 - Oct 2k,


Qu., Kriegstagebuch 1. War journal covering supply operations during the Corpstransfer from Regensburg to the western front and combat and occupation dutyin northern France.

Qu., Anlagen A, Nr. 1-2*4 z. KTB. Routine supply operation reports with overlays.Also, instructions and correspondence relating to handling of prisoners of warand refugees .

May 10, 19*+0 -Apr 20, 19*41

Feb 5 - Oct 12, 19^0

E 16

W

May 9 - Jul Ik, 19k) W 25^8b

992

992

992

82

122

XLII. Armeekorps 15

Item -Dates Item No. Roll 1st Frame

Qu., Anlagen B, Nr. 1-25 z. KTB. Special supply reports, occupation orders, and ' . .correspondence relating to agricultural assistance during the time of harvestin France, Jul 18 - Sep 28, 19^ 0 W 2.5^ 8c 992 189

Qu., Anlagen C, Nr. 1-76 z. KTB, Armee- und Korpsbefehle. Orders of the Army andthe Corps pertaining to supply during combat and occupation duty in France. Apr 25 - Sep 1, 19^ 0 W 25^ 8d 992 309

IVa, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report of the Administrative Officer coveringthe transfer from Regensburg to the western theater and combat and occupationduty in France. May 18 - Sep 15, 19^ 0 W 25^ 8e 992 598

IVb-c, Tatigkeitsberichte. Activity reports of the Medical and Veterinary Officers. WAlso, data concerning the formation of the Corps,Feb 1, 19^ 0, in Regensburg. May 12 - Sep 15, 19^ 0 W 25^ -Sg 992 6l2

la, Kriegstagebuch 1. War journal pertaining to the activation of the Corps inRegensburg, basic combat training, transfer to the western theater and combatoperations from St. Michel to Bourges during the latter part of the French-campaign, and to occupation and coastal security duty in northern France andBelgium. The Corps was subordinate to OKH, AOK 2, H.Gr. A., AOK 9, and AOK 16,respectively. Feb 5 - Sep 30, 19^ 0 W 256?a 992 . . 6^ 3

la, Anlagen z. KTB 1. Combat information and experience reports, orders, andinstructions for coastal security duty. May 10 - Jul 30, 19^ 0 W 256 7b 992 689

la, Ic, Anlagen z. KTB 1. Daily reports with maps and overlays- pertaining toGerman and enemy operations and tactical situation. Jun 3 - 21, 19^ 0 W 2567d 993 1

Ila, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report of the Personnel Branch with a list ofofficers' duty assignments,casualty reports, and information concerning theactivation of the Corps. Feb 1 - Sep 30, 19>40 W 6179/1 993 39

III, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report of the Judge Advocate. Feb 1 - Sep 30, 19^ 0 W 6179/2 993 U9

la, Kriegstagebuch 2, Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. War journal relating to training,occupation duty and agricultural assistance in northern France and Belgium. .

16 XLII. ArmeekorpsItem

Also, activity report of the Intelligence Branch. The Corps was subordinateto AOK 16.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 2. Training instructions, situation maps, and organizationalcharts.

Qu., Kriegstagebuch 2. War journal covering supply operations during occupationduty in northern France and Belgium.

Qu., Anlagen z. KTB 2. Training orders for supply personnel.

IVa-c, III, Tatigkeitsberichte. Activity reports of the Administrative, Medical,and Veterinary Branches, Feb 1, 191*0 - Apr 15, 19^ 1? and the Judge Advocate.

FPM, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report concerning field postal matters innorthern France and Belgium.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 3- Reports, radio messages, and orders relating to offensiveoperations in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia up to the Parnu and Tartu areasand planned attack on Revel. Also, information concerning enemy mines andexplosives and the Russian Navy and how to combat it.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 3- Reports, radio messages, and orders relating to offensiveoperations from Parnu and Tartu to the Leningrad front via Rakvere, Narva,Kingissepp, and Gatchina, and the capture of Reval and the Dago (Hiiumaa), andOesel (Saare) Islands. Also, information concerning activities of Soviet navalunits along the coast.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 3> Aufmarschanweisung Barbarossa. Radio messages, orders, andcorrespondence with maps relating to preparations for Operation "Barbarossa"(the invasion of Russia) in the northern sector.

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht mit Anlagen. Activity report and maps relating to German andenemy operations and tactical situation during the initial breakthrough of borderfortifications and progress of the invasion into Russia, in the northern sector.

Dates Item No Roll 1st Frame

Oct 1,Apr 15,

Oct 1, 19UO -Apr 15,

Oct 12, 191*0 -Apr 15, 191*1

Oct 12,Apr 15,

Oct 11, 191*0 -Apr 15,

Jun 25,Apr 15,

Jun 22 - Aug 18, 191*1 11*513/9 993

Aug 18 - Oct 8, 19^ 1 11*513/10 993

Apr 15 - Jun 20, 19^ 1 11*513/11 993

93

132

188

23U

21*6

692

XLII. Armeekorps 17Item

Also, a translated Russian narrative account on the effectiveness of theGerman Air Force.

Ila/IIb, Tatigkeitsbericht, Westen, Heimat, Russland. Activity report of thePersonnel Branch containing a register of officers, and daily casualty reportsduring the invasion of Russia.

Qu., Kriegstagebuch 3? Westen, Heimat, Russland. War journal relating to thetransfer of the Corps from France to East Prussia, preparations for Operation"Barbarossa," the initial breakthrough, and progress of the invasion of Russiain the northern sector. ' The Corps was subordinate to AOK 15, AOK 9, Heeres-gruppe Nord, and AOK 18, respectively.

Qu., Anlagenband 1 z. KTB 3- Correspondence, directives, and reports relatingto supply operations during the period of assistance to agriculture in France,transfer to East Prussia, preparations for Operation "Barbarossa," and combatin the northern sector on the eastern front.

la, Anlagen, Geh. Kdos. Orders, directives, and correspondence relating to decep-tive training for Operation "Seelbwe" (the planned invasion of England). Also,directives and instructions for improvement of modern warfare.


Jun 22 - Oct 8, 191*1 11*513/12 993

Apr 16 - Oct 8, 191*1 11*513/13 993

788

828

Apr 16 - Oct 8, 191*1 11*513/1^ 993

Apr 16 - Oct 8, 19l*l 11*781* 99!*

Jul 2U,Apr I**, 16367 236

la, Kriegstagebuch U. War journal concerning Corps operations during the transfer fromthe Leningrad front to the Crimea via Parnu, Riga, Konigsberg, Dresden, Prag,(Praha), Vienna, Budapest, Cosna, Jasi, Bendery, and "Nikblaev and offensive engage-ments on the Kerch Peninsula and the Stary Krym and Feodosiya areas. The Corps Oct 9jwas subordinate to OKH and AOK 11. .'

la, I. Beilagenheft als Anlagen z. KTB 1*. Orders, after-action reports, transcriptsof telephone conversations, order of battle charts? and entraining schedulespertaining to the transfer from the Leningrad, front to the Crimea, and offensiveoperations in the Kerch and Feodosiya areas. Also, an order relating to the

Mar 31, 1961*9/1 1668

formation of the staff of the Brigade Ziegler, Oct 28, Oct 8, 191*1 -Mar 31, 191*2 196U9/2 1668

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la, II. Beilagenheft z. KTB k, Gliederungen, Unterstellungen, taktische Befehle.Messages and orders concerning organization, subordination, and combat activitiesof Corps' subordinate units.

la, III. Beilagenheft z. KTB k, Tagesmeldungen des Gen. Kdo. Daily reports sub-mitted to AOK 11 concerning offensive engagements in the Kerch and Feodosiyaareas and enemy naval activities around trie Tainan Peninsula.

la, IV. Beilagenheft z. KTB U, Tagesmeldungen der Divisionen. Daily reports of theCorps' divisions concerning their combat activities on the Kerch Peninsula.

la, V. Beilagenheft z. KTB k9 Araeebefehle, taktische Befehle, Unterstellungen,Gliederung, Auftrage. Orders of AOK 11 pertaining to combat engagements, sub-ordination, organization, missions of subordinate units, and the transfer ofthe Corps from the Leningrad front to the Crimea.

la, VI. Beilagenheft z. KTB k, Gefechtsberichte und Beurteilungen der Lage. After-action reports and appraisals of the tactical situation in the Korpech area.


Oct 31,Mar 30,

Oct 30, 19*0. -Mar 31, 19^ 2

Oct 30, 19Ul -Mar 31,

Oct 1*,

196^ 9/3 1668

1668

1668

Mar 31,

Dec 17, 19*H -Apr, 6,

196^ 9/6

196^ 9/7

1668

1668

70**

969

1199

1383

1636la, VII. Beilagenheft z. KTB k9 Flieger- und Funkmeldungen unterstellteter Einheiten,

Lageberichte. Daily reports of the Air Force concerning air tactical support, Oct 30,radio messages of subordinate units, and situation reports.

la, VIII. Beilagenheft z. KTB k9 Gefechtsbericht der "Brigade Ziegler" 28.10. -7.11.1*1; Ic, Qu., Tatigkeitsberichte. After-action report of Brigade Zieglerconcerning the activation of this mobile unit on Oct 27, 19^ -1j under the commandof Oberst Ziegler. The Brigade's staff and signal company were transferred fromNikolaev via Kherson, Berislav to Preobrazhenka and its combat units, Gruppen v.Boddien and Korne, were available in the Vorontsovka, Dshetischai, and OngarNayman areas. The Brigade had as its mission the crossing of the Alma Riversector southwest of Simferopol to block the enemy's withdrawal through the AlmaValley to Sevastopol. This operation was carried out from Oct 29 to Nov 7, 19^ 1-Also, an activity report of the Intelligence Branch pertaining to enemy opera-tions and successful disengagement movements, enabling the enemy forces to reachSevastopol, an activity report of the Supply Branch, an order relating to theactivation of the Brigade, a casualty report, and a map.

Mar 31, 191*2 1961*9/8 1669

Oct 27 - Nov 23, 19^ 1 196^ 9/9 1669 1*08


la, IX. Beilagenbeft z. KTB H, Anlagen zum Gefechtsbericht "Brigade Ziegler" vom28.10. - 8.11.U1. Orders, reports, messages, and a map pertaining to thecombat operations of Brigade Ziegler as it attempted to cut off enemy forceswithdrawing to Sevastopol.


Oct 28 - Nov 8, 19^ 1 196>9/10 1669

la, X. und XI. Beilagenhefte z. KTB k, Karten zum Kriegstagebuch. Maps and over- Oct 30,lays showing the tactical disposition of subordinate units on the Kerch Peninsula.

la, XII. Beilagenheft z. KTB kt Befehle und Gefechtsberichte. Orders and after-action reports concerning the Alert "Weihnachtsmann," a call for the defense ofthe Kerch Peninsula, the landing of enemy units at Kamysh Burun south of Kerch,Dec 26, 19^ 1, and strong enemy landings at Feodosiya, Dec 29, 19^ 1, compelled Dec 2k,the Corps to withdraw from the Kerch Peninsula and defend the Feodosiya area.

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report of the Intelligence Branch pertaining toenemy operations, unit identification, losses of men and equipment, and tactical Oct 28,situation; counterintelligence; and troop entertainment.

Ic, Anlagen z. TB. After-action critique concerning antitank defense against enemyarmored attacks and Russian battle conduct during armored warfare for the periodsFeb 27 to Mar 20, and Apr 9 to 11, 19^ -2, a list of enemy units, maps and over-lays showing the tactical disposition of enemy forces during these attacks in thearea east and north of Feodosiya and against the Parpach . position, and order ofbattle charts of Russian armored brigades and artillery units.

Qu., Kriegstagebuch, Krim; Feldgend., IVa-c, FPM, III, Tatigkeitsberichte. Warjournal of the Supply Branch with register of officers and combat rationstrength report. Also, activity reports of the Military Police, the Adminis-trative, Medical, and Veterinary Officers, the Postmaster, and the JudgeAdvocate, and an index of war journal k appendixes. /^This item was filmed Oct 9,without frame numbers and follows frame Wo. ""*

Mar 31, 19*42196^ 9/11-196H9/12 1669

Jan 1,

Mar 31,

196U9/13 1669

1669

799

Feb 2k - Apr 11, 19^2 196^9/15 1669 859

Mar 31, 21262/1 1003la, Kriegstagebuch 5 War journal concerning Corps operations during preparation

and execution of Operation "Trappenjagd" (battle for the Kerch Peninsula, Apr 2

20 XLII. Armeekorps

Item

May 15, 19^ 2), the redesignation of XLII. AK as Gruppe Mattenklott on May 20for the pin-pose of taking over the command and defense of the Kerch Peninsula,and preparations for the attack on the Tainan Peninsula. Also, information con-cerning Operation "Sevastopol" (attack on Sevastopol) . The Corps was subordi-nate to AOK 11 under the command of Gen. d. Inf. Franz Mattenklott, Jan 1,Jun 15,

Dates Item Ho. Roll 1st Frame

la, Beilagenheft I z. KTB 5- Orders and reports with charts pertaining to combatoperations of the 19 and k6. Inf.-Div., the 8. Kav.-Mv., and other subordinateunits in the Crimea. Also, reconnaissance information reports relating tocoastal defense and partisan activities.

la, Beilagenheft II z. KTB 5- Orders, radio messages, and reports covering thetransfer to the southern sector of the eastern front and combat operations ofvarious subordinate units in the Crimea and on the Kerch Peninsula.

la, Beilagenheft III z. KTB 5- Messages, orders, and correspondence pertaining tooperations of the 3- Geb.-Div., the 10., 18. , 19, ^ 6, and 132. Divisionen, andother units in the Crimea, Islam, Terek, and Kerch areas; enemy air attacks; anddefense of railroads against sabotage by partisan units.

la, Beilagenheft IV z. KTB 5, Meldungen unterstellter Einheiten. Messages, orders,and correspondence relating to operations of the 22. Pz.-Div., the 28., and 170.Divisionen, and other units in the Mayak and Bulganak areas, situation reports,and requests for assistance.

la, Beilagenheft V z. KTB 5, Tagesmeldungen unterstellter Einheiten. Daily reportsfrom the 8., 19-, U6., and 132. Divisionen and other units pertaining to enemyground, air, and naval activities, damage caused by enemy air attacks and mines.

la, Beilagenheft VI z. KTB 5, Tagesmeldungen des Korps an die 11. Armee. Dailyreports from the XLII. Korps to the AOK 11 pertaining to enemy ground, air, andnaval activities, and damage caused by enemy air and sea attacks.

la, Beilage z. KTB 5, Denkschrift uber Wiedereroberung der Halbinsel Kertsch.Geographical description of the Kerch Peninsula and reports with maps

Apr 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 2 29071/1 1003

Apr 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 2 29071/3 1003 225

Apr 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 2 29071A 99^ 329

Apr 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 2 29071/5 99^ 570

Apr 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 2 29071/6 99k

Apr 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 2 29071/7 99^- 1115

Apr 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 2 29071/8

XLII. Armeekorps 21

pertaining to its recapture,enemy.

Item

Also, casualty reports of the Corps and the

Dates Item Wo. Roll 1st Frame

la, Kriegstagebuch 6. War journal concerning Corps operations during preparationand execution of Operation "Blucher II" (the crossing of the Kerch Strait, theattack and occupation of the Taman Peninsula, and the security and defense ofthe Crimea and the Kerch Peninsula). The Corps was subordinate to AOK 11.

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht, Befehlshaber Krim. Activity report relating to combatoperations and partisan warfare in the Crimea and on the Kerch Peninsula; recon-naissance reports on enemy units and on movement of Soviet naval vessels for apossible attempted invasion of the Crimea. Also, troop information and educa-tion instructions and interrogation reports of Russian prisoners of war.

la, Beilagenheft I z. KTB 6. Reports, orders, instructions, order of battlecharts, and maps relating to combat operations of subordinate units in theCrimea and on the Kerch and Taman Peninsulas.

la, Beilagenheft II z. KTB 6. Correspondence, radio messages, and orders relatingto defensive combat operations of subordinate units in the Crimea, partisanwarfare, transportation problems, and enemy air activities.

la, Beilagenheft III z. KTB 6, Armeebefehle. Army orders, including orders toBefehlshaber Krim, radio messages, correspondence, directives, and orders ofvarious units pertaining to their combat operations in the Crimea.

la, Beilagenheft IV z. KTB 6, Befehlshaber Krim, Tagesmeldungen an Heeresgruppe A.Radio messages and frontline reports from Befehlshaber Krim to Heeresgruppe Aand other units relating to combat and partisan warfare of subordinate units inthe Crimea.

la, Beilagenheft V z. KTB 6, Tagesmeldungen der Divisionen. Radio messages anddaily reports to Befehlshaber Krim from subordinate units relating to militaryoperations in the Crimea and to activities of enemy army, air force, and navalunits.

May 8 - 20, 29071/11 995 137

Aug 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 29071/12 995 207

Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 29071/13 995

Aug 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 29071/16 995

Aug 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 29071/17 995

Aug 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 29071/18 996

Aug 1 - Dec 31, 19^ 2 29071/19 996

Aug 1 - Sep 30, 19^ 2 29071/20 996

645

273

22 XLII, Armeekorps

Item

la, Beilageriheft VI z. KTB 6, Tagesmeldungen unterstellter Einheiten. Radio mes-sages and reports to Befehlshaber Krim from subordinate units relating to mili-tary operations in the Crimea and on the Kerch Peninsula, and to activities ofenemy army, air force, naval, and partisan units.

la, Gefechts- und Erfahrungsbericht "Blucher". Combat and experience reports per-taining to Operation "Blucher," the crossing of the Kerch Strait, preparationsfor attack, duties of the Air Force and Navy, gathering of information, training,and other activities.

la, Anlagenband 2a z. Gefechts- und Erfahrungsbericht "Blucher II". Combat andexperience reports relating to Operation "Blucher II" (the landing on the KubanPeninsula). These reports concern Army and Navy preparations, the establishingof a bridgehead, and resistance of the enemy during the landing. Also, reportspertaining to casualties and losses of equipment.

la, Anlagenband 2b z. Gefechts- und Erfahrungsbericht "Blucher". Combat and experi-ence reports concerning employment of Air Force liaison officers, use of the Me109 aircraft in ground warfare, the loading, transit, and unloading activities ofthe 777. Pi.Korap., 903. and 905. Pi.Sturmboot Abtlgn., reports on boats out ofaction, and sketches of Russian bunkers. Also, reports from the leichte FlakBataillon 6lO, Nachr, Abtlg. UU2, the 10. rumanische Division., and other unitsengaged in the invasion of the Kuban Peninsula.

la, Anlagenband 3 z. Gefechtsbericht "Blucher", Armee- und Korpsbefehle. Orders ofthe Corps and the Army, directives, and correspondence giving detailed instruc-tions to various units concerning all phases of preparation for the invasion ofthe Kuban Peninsula.

la, Anlagenband k z. Gefechtsbericht "Blucher", Sonstige Unterlagen. Reports andcorrespondence with aerial photographs pertaining to enemy positions on theKuban Peninsula and reports on enemy activities on the peninsula as obtainedfrom Russian prisoners of war. Also, instructions for preparation for the inva-sion and handling of supply operations on the Kerch Peninsula during the initialinvasion of the Kuban Peninsula.


Oct 1 - Dec 31, 19U2 29071/21 996

Jun 1 - Sep 4, 19^ 2 3^ 310/1 1003

911

Sep 16 - 19, 19^ 2 3^ 310/3 997

Aug 3 - Sep 19, 19*4.2 3^ 310/4 997

Jun 26 - Sep 6, 19^ 2 3^ 310/5 997

107

256

May 8 - Sep 10, 19^ 2 3^ 310/6 997 596


la, Anlagenband 5 z. Gef echtsbericht "Blucher" . Daily operation reports from sub-ordinate -units relating to the occupation of islands in the Kerch Strait.

la, Anlagenband 6 z. Gef echtsbericht "Blucher", Fernsprechbuch. Recorded telephonecalls relating to preparations and invasion of the Kuban Peninsula.

la, Anlagenband 7 z. Gef echtsbericht "Blucher". Reports from the 695. PropagandaKomp. pertaining to operations during the crossing of the Strait of Kerch, co-operation between German and Rumanian troops, landing on the Taman Peninsula,and capabilities of the German Army. .

la, Anlagenband 8 z. Gef echtsbericht "Blucher" und "Wint er sport ". Geographicaldescription with maps pertaining to the Bug River area, the Crimea, and the oilregions in the Baku area, in relation to an anticipated advance of the GermanArmy. Also, reports pertaining to German advances in the southern sector andpreparations for Operation "Wintersport" (occupation of the Crimea and the KerchPeninsula) . :

la, Kriegstagebuch 8, la/Mess, Ic, Tatigkeitsberichte, Befehlshaber Krim. Warjournal relating to combat operations in the Crimea, enemy air attacks, andanticipated actions of the Soviet Navy in the Black Sea. Also, activity reportsof the Intelligence Branch, Apr 1 - Jun 30, 19^ 3, and Map and Survey Officer,Jun 12 - Jul 18,


la, Anlagenheft I z. KTB 8. Orders, reports, directives, andcorrespondence con-cerning the destruction of 22 enemy tanks, the strengthening of coastal defensein the Feodosiya and Sevastopol areas, defense of the Crimea, and cooperation ofnaval, ground, and air forces. Also, conference notes of Oberst Rudiger's visitto the Feodosiya area.

la, Anlagenheft II z. KTB 8, Einsatzbefehl des Korps. Messages, directives, andcorrespondence from Befehlshaber Krim to the 3' Geb.-Div., 153 Flak-Art., 355-Inf.-Div., and other subordinate units pertaining to assignment, operations,shifting of units, missions, and order of battle, and reports on partisanactivities in the Crimea.

Sep 2-8,

May 11 - Sep 5, 19^ 2

3^ 310/7 997

31+310/8 997

Aug 1 - Sep 5, 19^2 3^310/9 997

Aug 16,Jun 21,

639

657

692

3^ 310/11 997

May 1 - Jul 15, 19^3 3^769/1 997 869

May h - Jul 15, 19^3 3^769/2 997 967

May 1 - Jul 15, 19^3 3^769/3 998

XLII. Armeekorps

Item

la, Anlagenheft III z. KTB 8, Armeebefehle. Army orders, reports, and radio mes-sages relating to the improvement of fortified positions in the Crimea and pre-parations for the anticipated Russian offensive.

la, Anlagenheft IV z. KTB 8, Tagesmeldungen an Heeresgruppe A. Daily reports fromBefehlshaber Krim to H.Gr. A pertaining to enemy air raids on Simferopol, Yalta,Feodosiya, and other cities in the Crimea. Also, operations reports of Sovietnaval units in the Black Sea.

la, Anlagenheft V z. KTB 8, Tagesmeldungen unterstellter Einheiten. Daily reportsfrom subordinate units pertaining to enemy air attacks on Simferopol, Feodosiya,Yalta, and other cities in the Crimea. Also, reports relating to the operationof Soviet naval units along the coastal areas of the Crimea, and on partisanactivities.

la, Anlagenband VII z. KTB 8, Unternehmen "Lederstrumpf". Orders, radio messages,and reports with maps and overlays relating to "Unternehmung Lederstrumpf"(antipartisan warfare in the Simferopol and Yalta areas).

la, Kriegstagebuch 9' War journal relating to the transfer of the Corps fromSimferopol to Kharkov via Zaporozhe and Poltava during April 19^ -3 and the combatoperations of subordinate units during the Russian offensive in the Kharkov areaand along the Donets River.

la, Anlagenheft I z. KTB 9- Daily reports pertaining to defensive operations inthe Kharkov area, instructions for improvement of fortified positions, ordersand reports on inspection trips of high-ranking officers with recommendationsfor improvement of the line of resistance.

la, Anlagenheft II z. KTB 9? Taktische Einzelbefehle des Korps. Tactical orders,radio messages, and reports relating to defensive engagements in the Kharkovarea, preparation for destruction of installations in areas which are beingevacuated by the Germans, treatment of prisoners of war, and instructions forhandling of German soldiers sentenced by court-martial.


May 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 3 3^ 769/1* 998

May 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 3 3^ 769/5 998 U25

May 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 3 3^ 769/6

Oct 13 - Nov 1, 19^ 2 3^ 769/8 998

Apr 21 - Jul 31, 19^ 3 3551 Vl 998

Apr 26 - Aug 1, 19^ 3 3551V2 998

566

786

1067

Apr 23 - Jul 31, 19^ 3 3551V3 999

XLII. Armeekorps 25

Item Dates Item No. Roll 1st Frame

la, Anlagenheft III z. KTB 9, Armeebefehl. Army orders and radio messages relatingto defensive engagements of subordinate units in the Kharkov area. Also, instruc-tions for combat assignment of German penal units. Apr 25 - Jul 31, 19^ 3

la, Anlagenheft IV z. KTB 9, Tagesmeldungen an Armeeabteilungen. Daily operationreports to higher headquarters relating to defensives in the Chuguev and Staritsaareas.

la, Anlagenheft V z. KTB 9, Tagesmeldungen der unterstellten Einheiten. Dailyreports of subordinate units relating to defensive operations in the Chuguev,Chermushnaya, Pechenegi, and Troitskoye areas.

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht mit Anlagen. Activity report pertaining to intelligencebulletins; instructions for combating enemy saboteurs, agents, and partisans;and casualty reports of the Corps.

Ic, Tatigkeitsberichte. Activity reports and maps pertaining to enemy positionsand movements in the Donets River area.

la, Kriegstagebuch 11, Ila, Tatigkeitsbericht. War journal covering combat opera-tions in the Dnepropetrovsk area. Also, activity report of the PersonnelOfficer.

la, Beilagenheft I z. KTB 11, Befehle der Heeresgruppen und Armeen. Orders, mes-sages, and directives from higher headquarters relating to the use of artilleryand other weapons to defend the Dnieper line, shifting of units to counter enemygains, and better use of units and available equipment; orders to hold and defend:and orders to withdraw to new positions.

Apr 29 - May 31,

Jun 1 - Jul 31, 19^ 3

Sep 17 - 29, 19^ 3

999

Apr 26 - Jul 31, 19*6 3551^ /5 999

Apr 26 - Jul 31, 19^ 3 3551V6 999

la, Anlagenheft VII z. KTB 9, Kriegsgliederungen, Gefechts- und Erfahrungsberiehte.After-action reports and evaluation of subordinate units relating to the Russianoffensive near Nizh-Olshanets and in the Donets River area. Also, instructionfor preparations to stop the Soviet advance. May 16 - Jul 29, 19^ 3 3551^ /8 999

la, Anlagen z. KTB 9, Akte "Zitadelle". Orders, instruction, and reports with mapsrelating to Operation "Zitadelle" (preparations for a large-scale German counter-offensive in the Donets River area). Apr 26 - Jul k, 19^ 3 3551V9 999

Aug 21 - Sep 29, 191*3 36613/2 1000

221

621

9^ 0

1089

3551*0.2 999 11313551101*.3551105 1000 1

36613/1 1000

536

26 XLII. Armeekorps

Item

la, Beilagenheft II z. KTB 11, Korpsbefehle, Meldungen und Befehle unterstellterEinheiten. Radio messages, directives, and correspondence pertaining to trans-fer and withdrawal of units to new Dnieper defense lines, and reconnaissancereports on enemy activities.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 11, Denkschrift Pz. Oberabschnitt II, Kampfkommando Dnjepro-petrowsk. Directives, instructions, and correspondence with maps and overlaysrelating to offensive operations to establish the Dnepropetrovsk bridgehead,location of bridges across the Dnieper River, and assignment and responsibili-ties of participating units.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 11, Denkschrift Oberabschnitt III, Erkundungstruppen. Recon-naissance reports and memoranda with maps describing the terrain along theDnieper River, recommendations for selecting defensive positions, and reportspredicting possible points of enemy attacks.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 11, Denkschrift Oberabschnitt IV. Reconnaissance reports andmemoranda with maps and overlays describing the terrain along the Dnieper River,recommendations for selecting defensive positions near Cherkassy, Kanev, andRzhishehev, and reports predicting possible points of enemy attacks.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 11, Denkschrift Oberabschnitt V. Memorandum and maps pertainingto the situation in Oberabschnitt V, covering type of terrain along the DnieperRiver, defensive positions, and points of possible enemy attack.

la, Anlage z. KTB 11, Kampfkommandant Kiew. Reports and memoranda with maps andoverlays pertaining to the geographical features in relation to the defense ofthe Kiev bridgehead east of the Dnieper River.

la, Kriegstagebuch, Aussenstelle Kiew. War journal pertaining to the drafting ofRussian civilian laborers for construction of fortified positions and variousother details related to the defense of recaptured areas east of the DnieperRiver near Kiev.

la, Anlagen z. KTB, Aussenstelle Kiew. Radio messages, reconnaissance reports, andmemoranda relating to the terrain features of recaptured areas east of the


Aug 25 - Sep 29, 19^ 3 36613/3 1000 72k

Sep 19,

Sep 19 - 21,

36613/4 1000

36613/5 1000 1061

Aug 26 - Sep 20, 19^ 3 36613/6 1000 1109

Sep 18, 19^ 3

Sep 15 - 19,

Sep 1? - 29, 19U3

36613/7 looi

36613/9 looi

36613/10 looi

71

XLII. Armeekorps 27

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Dnieper River. Also, reports and recommendations concerning improvement ofdefensive positions, work performance of drafted Russian laborers, and partisanwarfare in the recaptured area.

la, Kriegstagebuch Stab Mattenklott. War Journal pertaining to the activation ofStab Mattenklott in Dnepropetrovsk which was responsible for the preparation ofan anticipated withdrawal to the western bank of the Dnieper River, drafting ofRussian laborers for construction of defensive positions, and preparations forthe destruction of industrial installations and bridges. Also, reconnaissancereports with maps and minutes of meetings relating to recommendations for check-ing the progress of the Soviet offensive.

la, Kriegstagebuch 10. War journal relating to the defensive in the Donets Riverarea, withdrawal to new positions due to breakthrough of the enemy, and instruc-tions pertaining to destruction of installations near Paraskoveya thought to bevulnerable to capture by the Russians.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 10, Besprechungen, Orientierungen, Kriegsgliederungen, Korps-befehle. Daily reports, radio messages, and orders relating to defensive engage-ments of subordinate units and breakthrough of the enemy in various places nearKharkov. Also, reports on frontline inspection trips by the commanding generaland instructions for the destruction of transportation facilities and industrialinstallations in areas thought to be vulnerable to capture by the Russians.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 10, Taktische Einzelbefehle des Korps. Reports and radio mes-sages relating to breakthrough of enemy units in various places near Kharkov;orders to subordinate units for improvement of defensive operations, evacuationof personnel, supplies, and rations; and orders for destruction of industrialinstallations before evacuation.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 10, Korpsbefehle. Corps orders to subordinate units pertainingto improvement of defensive operations in the Donets River area.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 10, Armeebefehle. Army orders and radio messages pertaining totransfer of units to areas in the Donets River Basin threatened by enemy break-through.

Dates Item Wo. Roll 1st Frame

Sep 1? - 29, 36613/11 looi 120

Aug 20 - Sep 16, 191+3 36613/13 1001 253

Aug 1 - Sep 16, 19*6 36852/1 1001 380

Aug 9 - Sep 12, 19^ 3 36852/2 1001 502

Aug 2 - Sep 11, 19^ 3 36852/3 1001 68k

May 3 - Sep 8, 19^ 3 36852/1+ 1002

Aug 1 - Sep 11, 36852/5 1002 103

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la, Anlagen z. KTB 10, Tagesmeldungen an die Armee. Daily reports relating toenemy offensives and to defensive preparations by German units near NovoBeretzkiy, Borki, and Udy in the Donets River area.

la, Anlagen z. KTB 10, Tagesmeldungen der unterstellten Einheiten. Daily reportsfrom the 39 > 106., l6l., 293., and 355- Inf.-Divisionen and the 6. Pz.-Div.pertaining to the enemy offensive and to defensive preparations near Aksyutovka,Konstantinovka, and Liman.

Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity reports from the 293, 106., l6l., and 355. Inf.-Div., the 6. Pz.-Div., and the SS Kav.-Div. relating to the enemy offensive andto preparations by German units to stop the breakthrough near Bezlyudovka,Gomolsha, and Konstantinovka. Also, instructions for disseminating propaganda,intelligence bulletins, and evaluation reports pertaining to combat capabilityof the enemy.

la, Kriegstagebuch 12, Ila, Tatigkeitsbericht. War journal relating to operationsand antipartisan warfare in the Zhitomir area and to the transfer of variousunits. Also, activity reports of the Personnel Officer.

la, Beilagenheft 1 z. KTB 12. Orders, reports, and minutes of meetings relatingto antipartisan warfare in the Zhitomir area.

la, Beilagenheft 2 z. KTB 12, Einsatzbefehle und sonstige taktische Befehle desKorps. Messages, orders, and reports concerning partisan activities and anti-partisan operations, casualties, and equipment captured in the Volodarka,Fastov, Rokitno, Makarov, and Chaykovka areas.


Aug 1 - Sep 11, 191*3 36852/6 1002

Aug 1 - Sep 11, 19^ 3 36852/7 1002

28U

387

Aug 1 - Sep 16, 19^ 3 36852/11 1002

Sep 29 - Nov 11, 191+3 39077/1 1002

Oct 1 - Nov 11, 19^ 3 39077/2 1002

561

837

891+

Oct k - 31, 191*3 39077/3 1002

XLIII. Armeekorps (XLIII Army Corps)

The XLIII. Armeekorps was formed in the spring of 19^ 0. Itparticipated in -the western campaign and in July 19^ 0 was inthe Rouen area. In March 19^ 1 the Corps was transferred tothe Tomaszow area in Poland, where it prepared for the Russiancampaign. On June 22, 19^ 1, the Corps began its offensiveacross the Bug River and advanced to the Bialystok (Belostok)-Slonim area and across the Berezina River. It then advancedto Bryansk via Bobruisk, Zhlobin, Gomel, and Mglin. The Corpstook part in diversionary engagements -southward via Klintsy,Berezna, and Chernigov to assist in the capture of Kiev, asordered by Hitler. After the completion of this mission itreturned to the central sector. During October 19^ 1 the Corpsdefended the Roslavl area against Timoshenko's army offensiveand then advanced again toward Moscow, capturing Tula. InDecember 19^ -1 the Corps withdrew to winter positions in the

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Kaluga and Ugra River areas, in February 19^ 2 to the Yukhnovarea, and late? to the Vyazma area. In the summer "of 19^ 2 itparticipated in attacks on Kirov and Mosalsk and mopping-upaction in the Dorogobuzh area. During the fall and winterof 19^ 2 the Corps took part in defensive operations in theRessa River sector and in the "Hubertus" positions from Kirovto Vyazma. In January 19^ 3 it was transferred to Nevel andparticipated in defensive engagements and partisan warfarein the Velikiye Luki, Novosokolniki, and Pustoshka areas.In March 19^ the Corps was transferred to the Narva front,subordinate to Armeegruppe Narva, where it took part in de-fensive engagements south of the Narva-Rakvere line andalong the Estonian coast, and finally to Birzhai in Lithuania.In October 19^ the Corps was relieved by the L. AK and theVI. SS Korps and was transferred to Valdemarpils.

Dates

la, Ic, "Die soldatische Tat", mit Kriegsberichten von Angehorigen des XLIII. AK.War news reports of the Operations Branch collected by the Intelligence Branchconcerning activities of the XLIII. Korps during the western campaign. Sep 1,

la, Ic, Erlebnis- und Kampfberichte. After-action and evaluation reports of theOperations Branch collected by the Intelligence Branch concerning activitiesof the Corps during the western campaign.

la, Ic, Erlebnis- und ICampfberichte der 88. I.D. After-action and evaluationreports of the Operations Branch collected by the Intelligence Branch of the88. le.Inf.-Div. concerning operations during the western campaign.

la, Ic, Tatigkeitsberichte mit Anlagen. Activity report concerning Corps operationsduring occupation duty, coastal defense, and training in the Rouen area. InMarch 19^ 1 the Corps was transferred to the Tomaszow area in Poland, where itprepared for the Russian campaign. Also, orders and directives relating tothe mission, organization, supply, march movements, and training of the Corpsand subordinate units; register of officers; and an activity report of the Intel-ligence Branch pertaining to counterintelligence activity, military security, andtroop entertainment. The Corps was subordinate to AOK 9 under the command of Nov 1,Gen.d.Inf. Gotthard Heinrici, Jun 18, 19^ 0 - Jan 20,

Item No. Roll 1st Frame

7950/1 100^

Jul 1 - Aug 19, 19^ 0 7950/3 100k 76

May 31 - Aug 17, 19^ 0 7950/5 100**

Apr 6,

30 XLIII. Armeekorps

Dates Item Wo, Roll 1st Frame

la, Anlagenband z. KTB 1, Vorbereitungen zum Feldzug gegen die Sow jet Union.Reports concerning transfer of the Corps from France to the Tomaszow area,final preparations for the attack against Russia, conferences, and map exer-cises; directives for artillery fire, boundaries, and assignments of variousunits; information on the enemy and on the Bug River conditions between Mezenand Lukovisko; organization charts, and a map.

la, Anlagenband 2 z. KTB, Feldzug gegen die Sowjet Union. Orders of the Army andthe Corps, and reports concerning the suprise attack across the Bug River, theencirclement of Belostok-Slonim, assaults toward the Berezina River, and attackscuAti. counterattacks south of Bobruisk. Also, personal recollection of the battleat Novyy-Dvor by the Corps Commander Gen.d.Inf. Gotthard Heinrici.

la, Anlagenband 3 z. KTB, Feldzug gegen