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    Information request on Infantarie Abteilung 'Arzberger'

    Good day,

    I was reading on the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 and commonly come across the mention Infantarie Abteilung 'Arzberger.' I cannot find any information on this unit itself.

    1. What is the difference between an Abteilung and a Regiment?
    2. Does the regiment have a numeric designation?
    3. Other than Warsaw, where all was it deployed?

    Thank you for your time.

    Paul
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    An Infanterie-Abteilung is not common. I would expect it to be named Bataillon, Regiment or Kampfgruppe (depending on its size).
    The name Abteilung is more used by the Artillerie, Panzerjäger, Aufklärung, Etc.

    If i Google on "Arzberger" i see that its also named as Gemischt-Bataillon Arzberger (gemischt = mixed).
    It was part of Kampfgruppe Reinefarth if i'm not mistaken.
    I'm collecting anything related to the towns Castricum and Bakkum during WWII.
    Also soldbucher from 116pzdiv. And 1944-1945 eastfront pockets, kampfgruppe and Oder front.
    My website: Gotrick.nl

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      #3
      Originally posted by Rick Admiraal View Post
      An Infanterie-Abteilung is not common. I would expect it to be named Bataillon, Regiment or Kampfgruppe (depending on its size).
      The name Abteilung is more used by the Artillerie, Panzerjäger, Aufklärung, Etc.

      If i Google on "Arzberger" i see that its also named as Gemischt-Bataillon Arzberger (gemischt = mixed).
      It was part of Kampfgruppe Reinefarth if i'm not mistaken.
      Thanks Rick,

      That is correct. That unit was an element in Kampfgruppe Reinefarth, under Major Reck. I thought it was a sort of traditions unit that existed before the uprising.

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        #4
        Infanterie Abteilung Arzberger was initially known as Infanterie Bataillon Reck-Libisch the name was changed in mid-August 1944.



        It was a mixed battalion consisting of:

        Stab, three Grenadier companies, a schwere Kompanie, a Panzer-Jager platoon and a cavalry platoon (Reiter Zug).

        Commanding officer: Major Arzberger


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        Last edited by naxos; 05-18-2016, 09:22 PM.

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          #5
          Thank you very much! Where did you find this information?

          Regards
          Paul

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            #6
            Originally posted by PaulR View Post
            Thank you very much! Where did you find this information?

            Regards
            Paul
            The book is

            Warsaw 1944: Poland's Bid for Freedom
            By Robert Forczyk

            In September 1944 Infanterie Abteilung Arzberger had a strength of 630 men

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              #7
              Here is a good source in German:

              http://www.forum-der-wehrmacht.de/in...-von-dem-Bach/

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                #8
                Thanks Naxos! I have that book! I really appreciate your help here. So, this unit was purpose assembled exclusively for the 44' Uprising, and then the men were reallocated to different units afterward?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by PaulR View Post
                  So, this unit was purpose assembled exclusively for the 44' Uprising, and then the men were reallocated to different units afterward?
                  Yes, an Ad Hoc unit

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by naxos View Post
                    Yes, an Ad Hoc unit
                    Thank you!

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                      #11
                      Hello friends,
                      Not much to add but a "face".
                      This soldier belonged to the Arzberger Bn and was reported missing.
                      Cheers
                      Peter

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                        #12
                        Thanks for sharing the photo Peter! Interesting first name. Was he a Polish volunteer?

                        18 years of age when he disappeared. Interesting that he already had a civlian occupation.

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                          #13
                          His first name is Heinz - common German name. The last name "Czaya" is East Prussian from Polish origin.

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                            #14
                            Paul,

                            have you seen this signature for an EKII entry in 1940?

                            looks like Max Reck's

                            Here is the thread: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ighlight=CCCiB
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by naxos View Post
                              Paul,

                              have you seen this signature for an EKII entry in 1940?

                              looks like Max Reck's

                              Here is the thread: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ighlight=CCCiB
                              Hello- thatbis his signature. During that period, he was with the 236th IR, in Norway. Very cool find. Thank you for sharing.

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