"Schimmwagen " Topic
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| number4 | 03 Feb 2012 11:32 p.m. PST |
Sorry, schwimmwagen! How widely were these used, and what type of units operated them? (Yes, I know, German ones – let's get that out of the way) |
| 15mm and 28mm Fanatik | 03 Feb 2012 11:45 p.m. PST |
Schwimmwagens were commonly employed by Heer and Waffen SS panzer & panzergrenadier battalion HQ's or battlegroups with 3-man reconnnaissance teams. They were especially useful of course where there are waterbodies that need to be crossed. |
| Jemima Fawr | 04 Feb 2012 5:09 a.m. PST |
As has already been said, they generally filled the role of HQ recce/liaison – essentially the same place in the orbat where the British used Humber Scout Cars. However, there were some recce units that used them: 1. Panzergrendier regimental Recce/Motorcycle Companies (where they existed) often had them, where they replaced or supplemented the motorcycles. 2. Panzer recce battalions also often used them – they either replaced motorcycles in each company's liaison section, or in some cases they even replaced halftracks (due to a lack of halftracks). |
| GOTHIC LINE MINIATURES | 04 Feb 2012 12:55 p.m. PST |
Some were sent to North Africa. |
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