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24 Marz - Panzer Lage: 8 JpIV, 2 MkIV, 5 MkV, 4 Jagdpanther.
17 Apr - At present the HQ is in vic ILMENAU/Thuringia
21 Apr - PzIV 10: Serviceable 6, Repairing 4
JPzIV 10: Serviceable 6, Repairing 4
MkV 2: Serviceable 1, Repairing 1
21 Apr - 0800: 11PzD withdrawn from line
22 Apr - Rapid shifting, already commenced, of 11 PzD into area SCHOENSEE P41 (Behind Army left wing) therefore of great importance.
Flowing movement of all elements (Also non-motorized in shuttle traffic) of 11 PzD threatening to come to halt owing insufficient fuel. Despite reserves released by HGru only 50% of total requirements covered. Further fuel allocations as quickly as possible
requested.
Attention also drawn to constant considerable tension in supply of light howitzer ammunition.
22 Apr - Movement 11 PzD to this area hampered by fuel shortage
23 Apr - HGru G ordered KG 11PzD with KG KRUSE under command subordinated on arrival in CHAM U58 area to First Army.
Liason officer to be sent to HQ LXXXII Corps to PFATTER U35
23 Apr - HGru G 1600 Hours ordered 11PzD and KG KRUSE to area TAUS P70
Division had task with unspecified elements, beginning at once, to attack advancing allies in flank.
24 Apr - 11PzD informed 0300 that 30 CBM was being brought up from QMG branch office PRAGUE.
Division to collect a further 30 CBM there itself, and 30 CBM diesel at PILSEN.
Division also to collect 30 CBM and 90 CBM petrol arriving in Market Place STRAKONITZ (Q49) early 25.
24 Apr - Seventh Army at 0800 stated fuel allotted to 11PzD at TAUS (P70) had not yet arrived.
Seventh Army had despatched last stocks to SANGERBERG (P57). Arrival at 11PzD at 0230 hours
24 Apr - Seventh Army: 11PzD had reported that owing lack of fuel and insufficient forces the attack ordered could not be carried out.
25 Apr - Drafts mustered mainly from stragglers constantly lowered state of training. Still existing framework of veterans mentioned.
26 Apr - HGru G ordered 11PzD and 2ssPzD subordinated to LXXXV Corps and LXXXV Corps subordinated HGru G directly for closely
concentrated attack on flank of Allies advancing via CHAM U58 – REGEN U95 to PASSAU Q21 and gaining general line
ZWIESEL Q06 – REGEN DEGGENDORF U83.
To be brought up and subordinated upon arrival: assault gun brigade 553 from MILLOWITZ G00 and Werfer Brigade 8
from Seventh Army. Intention for attack to be reported as soon as possible.
26 Apr - KG LXXXV CHODENSCHLOSZ LUTWITZ reported on 26 KG KRUSE was to be expected morning of 26? in TAUS P70 area.
Other elements 11PzD morning 27 in TAUS area if 23 CBM arrived.
One KG TAUS defending near WALDMUENCHEN U69. Range of movement of group 30Kms
27 Apr - By 1630 11PzD had informed Seventh Army that KG, which had slight tactical mobility, was completely tied down by superior Allies.
Bringing up of further fighting elements being carried out continuously as far as fuel supplies allowed.
Move away of division to south dependent on fuel supplies and development of situation on open flanks.
27 Apr - 7th Army informed CCW that one transport of 2 companies PzJgAbt553 left Pilsen L04 at 0300hours 27/Apr.
One company reached GAKONITZ by road at 2000Hours 27. Comment Abt ordered up on 26 for LXXXV Korps
27 Apr - 11 PzD KG SCHRAD – 90th ID area
Elements 11 PzD Rcn Bn wP6002
28 Apr - Abt553 in connection with a platoon 5Km NE of STRAKONITZ xQ4090 and a platoon in STRAKONITZ on 27.
Contact made with 11PzD.
STRAKONITZ = GAKONITZ?
28 Apr - Seventh Army reported 1600 hours that 11PzD had so far fetched 30 CBM fuel from STRAKONITZ xQ4090.
90 CBM delivered by CCWest,
28 Apr - 11 PzD left TACHAU wP524443 on 24 on road to HAID. They had 3 tks, 3 ast guns, and numerous motor vehs.
KG KRAMM left EGER in direction MARIENBAD on 26 Apr.
29 Apr - PzR15 wU6799
29 Apr - 11th US AD encountered 7 Tks vic KRINGELL xQ2224 291730B; 2 tks knocked out.
Single PW from 1553 AT Bn captured vic wP6203 29 Apr stated Bn attached to 11 PzD.
30 Apr - Elements of 11PzD displayed considerable sensitivity to flank patrols of XII Corps ar 15 PzR was contacted in the woods at wU6799.
30 Apr - Single PW from PzR15 fighting as infantry reported captured vic VSERUBY wU8196 stated 3 tanks in town, 12 tanks left in Rgt.
30 Apr - PW stated 11 PzD Command Post April 28 at wP7616, CP 110 PGR at DOMAZLICE wP7606, 111 PGR CP at KDYNE wP8401.
3 Tks observed in woods NE of wP7797 at 1940B
2 Tks, 4 Armored cars moved N at wU713992 at 1840B
2 Tks, 7 MGs at 1755B at wP6703
30 Apr - Small number of tanks moving N vicinity wP718078 as of 0700B
30 Apr - 11 PzD 1/110 PGR wU7493, 7/PzR 15 wU7196, 3&4/PzR 15 wP6702, 1/553 AT Bn U7091.
01 May - 11 PzD wU8292 and wP7602
02 May - 110 PGR P6903
119 Arty reg U7293
15 PzR wU7894
02 May - Civilian report 3 tks on S side of town BRÜDEK (wU8298)
03 May - 110 PGR P8788
119 Arty reg U7203
15 PzR wU7894
05 May - By 1100B today nearly all of 11 PzD had passed through the lines of the 90th US ID. An estimated 1100 men, 400 vehicles,
12 tanks and 5 assault guns were among the major items included in this surrender.
Captured:
15 SP Guns (all types)
6 MkIV
5 TDs (MkIV chassis & MkV Guns)
1 MkV
06 May - PW 111 PGR, 7 Co states Co is at UNT MOLDAU Q6530, will defend town and that 5, 6 and 8 Cos area in area.
PW 11 PzD staff states Gen Von BUTTLAR took 111 PGR, a service Co, 8 Battery 111 Arty Rgt with four 105mm how,
1 Co Engrs. 2 squads of div MPs total strength, 800 to 1200 men, toward PASSAU LINZ area on mission believed combat rcn 2 May.
06 May - 2 tanks and estimated 150-200 enemy with some HD vehs fires on by our arty xQ567427 at 061745B
08 May - 90th ID reported final tabulation revealed:
25 HT prime movers
11 tks
5 Tds
11 SP Guns
Gruss
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