Artillerie Regiment 211

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Artillerie Regiment 211

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Post by Tim » 23 May 2002, 17:44

I'm trying to find info on Artillerie Regiment 211, which I believe was a part of the 211 Infanterie-Division. During the period Sept. 1939 till Dec. 1940, the 211 Inf. Div. had been attached to the 4th, 5th and 6th armee. I'm looking for the various locations that the Art. Reg. 211 served at during this period. Any information that relates to Art. Reg. 211 would be greatly appreciated. Also, please correct me if any of the information I have is wrong.

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Tim

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Post by MICHAELM82 » 23 May 2002, 18:43

Yep, you are correct on the Art.Rgt.211 being part of 211 Inf.Div., it had 4 battalions.
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nitpicking...

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Post by Christoph Awender » 24 May 2002, 10:32

Hello Michael!

Sorry, just a little nitpicking! :-)

Artillerie-units were organized in Abteilungen not battalions.

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Post by MICHAELM82 » 24 May 2002, 19:15

No problem, thanks for the correction!
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Post by Andy H » 24 May 2002, 20:53

Formed to late to take part in the Invasion of Poland the 211 was stationed in the Eifel area between Sept'39 and May'40, moving into France in June'40 before moving into the Bretagne area of France on occupation duties in July'40, where it would stay till Jan'42.

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Post by Tim » 27 May 2002, 17:22

Thanks for the responses, it was greatly appreciated!! Is it possible, Andy or anyone else, for a bit more detail on the locations? Does anyone know any specific towns or cities etc. or involvement in any major battles (that might help find further info.) that Art. Reg. 211 served at? Also, any reasons as to why the 211 Inf. Div. changed armees like they did, is this common practice?

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Post by Andy H » 28 May 2002, 18:59

Hi Tim

I'm at work at present but I'll see what I can dig out when I get home.

In relation to Divisions moving armies, then there is nothing perculiar about that, as the dispostion of the Division was ruled by the events around it especially on the Southern & Central parts of the Russian Front. AG North with 16th & 18th Armies ahd a pretty static war till 1944 and so accordingly the divisions allocated to them didn't change much, and usually only within the Korps structure.

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Post by Tim » 29 May 2002, 17:04

Thanks Andy, that would be great if you could have a look.

Appreciated heaps!!

Tim

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