Where to Start?

[fknorr]

I have been assembling items from the 14.ID and am going to attempt to research the division, units within, personnel and battle history and maybe make a "collection" website w/the information...where do I begin?

I have the following books:
-Geschichte des 11. (Sachs.) Infanterie-Regiment 11
-The German (Infantry) Order of Battle - Nafziger
-Die Deutsche Divisionen (the volume on my division)

I will probably pick up the ranklists.

What would be the best way to start without spinning my wheels or spending waaaaaaay too much money?

Thanks in advance!

[MLW]

From one "newbie" to another, here is an idea (I have been at this for about a year). One of your best resources is the National Archives in Maryland. There you can find microfilm records for the 14.ID (visit sturmpanzer.com - http://www.sturmpanzer.com/Default.a...1&item=2&sec=1 - and download the Guide Number 63. It lists the available records for the 14.ID. You can then either visit the archives; which since you are in PA is not too far away. If you do this, check out their web page for how to become a researcher (http://www.archives.gov). If that does not work, then you can order the records on microfilm, or DVD for $65 for each roll of microfilm copied.

That is a simple way to get started.

All the best.
Marc
www.maginotlineatwar.com