Volksdeutsche is a German Infantry unit in Steel Division II.
Background[ | ]
Volksdeutsche were ethnic Germans who lived outside the Reich, but were considered a part of the Volk, according to the Nazi ideology. Encompassing hundreds of thousands of people of varying nationalities, beliefs, and attitudes towards the Reich, Volksdeutsche could be found in Czechia, (Sudetenland), France (Alsace and Moselle), Romania, Hungary, Poland, and other countries under Nazi control or within its sphere of influence.
With the manpower shortages evident by 1944, the Reich started conscripting Volksdeutsche into the German military to act as replacements for depleted Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units.
352. Infanterie was filled out by Volksdeutsche and young recruits.
2. Panzer noted that most of the main share of deserters were Volksdeutsche .
17. SS-Panzergrenadier had Romanian Volksdeutsche among it soldiers.
1. SS-Panzer to replace losses and drafts of NCO and officers to 12. SS Panzer gained Volksdeutsche replacements.
Available Transports[ | ]
| 2. Panzer | 1. SS-Panzer | 17. SS-Panzergrenadier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Blitz | 40 | 80 | 50 |
| DMA | 200 | ||
| Sd.Kfz. 251/1 | 250 | ||
| Kfz. 70 | 300 |