Pz.Grenadier is a German Infantry unit in Steel Division II.
Background[ | ]
Coming into existence in 1942, after changes to motorized and Panzer divisions, the Panzer-Grenadier as a mixed infantry/motorized unit was born. By the time of the Operation Bragation there was no doubt these units, which were in either Pz. or PzG. divisions, were some of the best equipped and trained men that the Wehrmacht had at its disposal. Due to infantry losses, motorized Panzergrenadier squad was reduced to 12 while the armored Panzergrenadier squad was reduced to 10.
Some elements of the Panzergrenadier Regiments of 16. Panzer, 26. Panzer and 17. SS-Panzergrenadier (due to logistical reasons) were equipped with MG 34 instead of MG 42s.
Panzerverband Strachwitz has 2101 Panzergrenadierbataillon in 101. Panzerbrigade. SS-Panzerbrigade Gross had two Infanterie-Bataillon with second detached to serve with other divisions.
Available Transports[ | ]
| 16. Panzer | 26. Panzer | 17. SS‑Panzergrenadier "Götz von Berlichingen" | Panzerverband Strachwitz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kfz. 70 | 300 | 28 | ||
| Opel Blitz | 80 | 40 | 50 | 80 |
| Sd.Kfz. 10 | 25 | |||
| Sd.Kfz. 11 | 25 | 12 | ||
| Sd.Kfz. 251/1 | 100 | 75 | 46 | |
| Sd.Kfz. 7 | 40 | |||
| DMA | 200 |