Size of 10th Panzer at Kasserine Pass?

[Patton360]

Hi guys,

I'm doing a bit of research on the 10th Panzer Division, and I need your help. I'm working on a project about the battles around Kasserine Pass in February 1943. I've read that the 10th Panzer Division was at about half its strength for these battles, but I can't find any firm numbers. Do we know approximately how many troops and/or tanks punched through the American lines during this battle?

Thanks,
Ryan Hurst,
"Patton360"

[Tim O'Keefe]

Hello Ryan

Welcome to the forum, these men did not consider themselves DAK, but were proud to be under Von Arnim's command. The 501st Tiger Bn operated with 10 Pz Div which arrived in Tunisia in two parts in late Nov '42. A Bn from 7th Pz Regt, along with 69th Pz Gr Regt, & Recon Bn & 90th Art Regt support.,,,then, the other Bn 7th Pz Regt & another PzGr Regt (cant remember 86?) along with the Flak Bn & self propelled Art & some Stg IIId. Operating as two Kampfgruppe engaged and defeated the Americans at Tebessa, Dec 2, 1942. So in action just a few days after arrival. 10 Pz operated in two Kampfgruppe for some time...including Kasserine Pass along with the DAK.

hope this helps
Tim

[Patton360]

Great! Thanks very much for your help.