German 5th Panzer Division
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World War II era
The 5th Panzer Division (5. Panzer-Division) was created in 1938. Fought in Poland (1939), France (1940), and the Balkans (1941). Fought on the Russian Front, first with Army Group Center (1941-1944) and later with Army Group North. Surrendered to the Soviets near Danzig at war's end.
Post-war era
The 5th Panzer Division is a German armored unit. Subordinate to the United States V Corps, it played a major role in the defense of West Germany from the Soviet Union during the Cold War; after the Soviet Union's fall, the division remained under American military control (administratively), and has recently sent troops to Yugoslavia.
Also, this unit is technically under NATO control, in the case of a foreign power's attack on a NATO country (this unit might get involved in an attack of Germany, Belgium, France, or other nearby NATO countries). Also, it is unique as being the largest foreign military unit subordinate to an American military unit.
See also
- Panzer, Panzer Division
- Division (military), Military unit
- Heer, Wehrmacht, List of German divisions in WWII
References
- Wendel, Marcus (2004). "5. Panzer-Division (http://www.axishistory.com/index.php?id=1277)". Retrieved April 2, 2005.