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| Photo's | The history of the Division in pictures. | |
| Background | This page explores the beginnings and origins of the 12.SS-Panzerdivision "Hitlerjugend". Included are: Pre and early war Waffen-SS History, The Hitlerjugend movement, The recruitment drive and formation of the division. | |
| Organization | On this page you will find the Division's Order of Battle. The first commanders given are as of the date of the Normandy invasion. Each unit has a brief description, including all major Kampfgruppen. | |
| Persona | This page explores the Division's commanding officers and award winners. Included are the Division's known winners of the German Cross in Gold and Silver. All ranks are the highest achieved within the Division's framework. | |
| History | The operational history of the Division, from the grim defensive operations at Normandy, offensive operations in the Ardennes and Hungary, up until the Divisions surrender in Austria. | |
| Interviews | Currently unavailable. Interviews with former members of the 12. SS-Panzeridivison "Hitlerjugend" on their experiences before, during and after the war. | |
| War Crimes | This section of the site explores the alleged as well as proven instances of misconduct carried out by elements of the Division during the fighting in France, 1944. An examination of the excesses committed against the Division are examined as well. | |
| Credits | Many people were instrumental in the completion of this site. Here they are acknowledged. | |
| Links | These are the best sites on the web relating to the Second World War. All are strong in content and invaluable for research. |
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Herbert Pötschke SS-Pz.Na.Abt 12 "Hitlerjugend" B: 18 May 1920 D: 25 March 1999 |
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Johannes winkler 6./SS-Pz.Rgt 12 "Hitlerjugend" B: 20 June 1926 D: 31 March 1999 |
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Fritz Uffelmann SS-Pz.Na.Abt 12 "Hitlerjugend" B: 16 October 1925 D: 1 April 1999 |
By Oliver Haller |