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[Raptor1]

Originally Posted by Freiwillige

5th SS wiking fought in the area.

The SS Wiking division did not fight in the Courland Pocket, or anywhere near it. From what I know it was fighting in Poland when the pocket was formed, then continued to operate in Hungary and surrounding areas until the end of the war (It took part in Operation Konrad too, which might be interesting if you're looking to do a historical winter campaign). IIRC the only armoured divisions to be trapped in Courland were the 12th and 14th Panzer Divisions, though I'm not 100% certain.

[ZeeWolf]

Originally Posted by Raptor1

The SS Wiking division did not fight in the Courland Pocket, or anywhere near it. From what I know it was fighting in Poland when the pocket was formed, then continued to operate in Hungary and surrounding areas until the end of the war (It took part in Operation Konrad too, which might be interesting if you're looking to do a historical winter campaign). IIRC the only armoured divisions to be trapped in Courland were the 12th and 14th Panzer Divisions, though I'm not 100% certain.

That's true Raptor. And I'll check out Operation Konrad to see if there where Tigers involved.
Meanwhile here is a link to a overall view and condensed history of the 5th SS

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_SS_...ivision_Wiking

ZeeWolf

[Freiwillige]

Found the order of Battle here.
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/camp..._documents.htm

As for Wiking you are correct, Ironically the SS group I was thinking of was Freiwilligen!

And more info here.
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/camp...d_campaign.htm

[Freiwillige]

And info here about Schwere Panzer Abteilung 510 and their Tigers strength in Courland.

http://fprado.com/armorsite/tigers-02.htm

Scroll down to Abteilung 510

[Raptor1]

As for Operation Konrad, several battalions of Tiger IIs participated, but it seems only two units of Tiger Is were present. One of these was a company of the Hungarian 3rd Tank Regiment, while the second was the 9th Company of the 3rd SS Panzer Regiment (Part of the SS Totenkopft division). It's doubtful that the former participated in offensive operations (Though I'm not totally certain about that), but the 3rd SS Panzer Regiment and therefore its single Tiger company participated heavily in both the Konrad I and Konrad III offensives.

[ZeeWolf]

Originally Posted by Raptor1

As for Operation Konrad, several battalions of Tiger IIs participated, but it seems only two units of Tiger Is were present. One of these was a company of the Hungarian 3rd Tank Regiment, while the second was the 9th Company of the 3rd SS Panzer Regiment (Part of the SS Totenkopft division). It's doubtful that the former participated in offensive operations (Though I'm not totally certain about that), but the 3rd SS Panzer Regiment and therefore its single Tiger company participated heavily in both the Konrad I and Konrad III offensives.

Excellent Raptor. The Hungarian 3rd Tank Regiment and the 9th Company of
the 3rd SS Panzer Regiment. This is one battle that the KingTiger will have to
participate. I also understand that there was a horrific and fierce battle for
Hungary and would be a real challenge to recreate a part of it in T34 vs Tiger.
However I believe it could be done after completion of the KingTiger.

[ZeeWolf]

Originally Posted by Freiwillige

And info here about Schwere Panzer Abteilung 510 and their Tigers strength in Courland.

http://fprado.com/armorsite/tigers-02.htm

Scroll down to Abteilung 510

Ok, the Abteilung 510 was there, and fought like hell
I would like to do a winter 43/44 battle first before moving into 45.
So, what do you think of the battle of Narva or the battle of the Korsun Pocket?
Nava had the Abteilung 502 and Korsun had the Abt.503

[Freiwillige]

Well sure!

[Sledgehammer427]

the Korsun pocket would be interesting