Panzer Division

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In the early war years the organization of the Panzer Divisions varied greatly, often according to a given unit’s seniority. In 1939-09 there were three different basic organizations for the five existing Panzer Divisions, while in 1940-05 ten divisions shared five different organizations. Generally, a lack of weapons, vehicles (tanks in particular) and equipment precluded the creation of units with the same organization and strength, thus preventing uniformity. The basic organization for a 1939 Panzer Division included i.a. a two-battalion Artillerie Regiment.