#32487
05/11/2009 03:40 AM
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This was taken in the Korssun Pocket winter of 43-44. Which regiment used the stalking Tiger in profile and which division did they belong to? Thanks in advance, M. Bando
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#32488
05/11/2009 09:10 PM
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It's very similar to the Schwere Panzer Abteilung 501, but I don't think they were in the Korsun/Cherkassy area in that time.
Best regards,
Tor-Helge
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#32489
05/12/2009 07:32 PM
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Tor Helge, I agree that it looks somewhat like the logo above, but the cat from the 501 Tiger Abteilung has all four paws flat on the ground. The only one that I think is a viable candidate is the tiger insignia of the 301 Grenadier Regiment. This outfit was in Russia from 1941-1944 - D�naburg, Welikije Luki, Kalinin, Rshew, Demidov and Witebsk. The Regiment was destroyed in June 1944, at Witebsk. Hope this might help you on your way ... Best! Bill Warda
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#32490
05/12/2009 08:11 PM
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Bill, I agree about the tiger, but unfortuneatly neither sPzAbt 501 nor GrenRgt301 were anywhere near Cherkassy-Korsun in the late winter 43/early 44... sPzAbt503 was there, but their symbol was just a tigers head. I'll have to dig through some books to see if I can find a list of units in the area... All the best,
Tor-Helge
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#32491
05/16/2009 01:14 PM
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Tor, I know that they weren't listed as being in that area, that's why I thought it was important to establish the fact of where they were definitely known to be stationed at. Is the photo marked "Korsun?" Is that fact absolutely reliable? Either way, a great photo. Best! Bill
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