Information request on Infantarie Abteilung 'Arzberger'

[PaulR]

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

[Admiraal]

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.

[PaulR]

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.

[naxos]

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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[PaulR]

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

Regards
Paul

[naxos]

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

[naxos]

Here is a good source in German:

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

[PaulR]

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?

[naxos]

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

[PaulR]

Yes, an Ad Hoc unit

Thank you!

[WARNACH]

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

[PaulR]

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.

[naxos]

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

[naxos]

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

[PaulR]

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.