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panzer division (sh)




(German panzer, "armoured") Self-contained military unit of the German army, built around the capabilities of armoured vehicles.

In World War II, it consisted of a tank brigade with four battalions; a motorized infantry brigade with four rifle battalions; an artillery regiment; and reconnaissance, antitank, and military-engineering battalions and service units. Germany had six panzer divisions in 1939 and 20 by 1941. It remains the principal offensive element of the German army.