The 12. SS-Panzerdivision "Hitlerjugend"

Meine Ehre Heisst Treue... 12. SS-Panzerdivision "Hitlerjugend"

"...to create a new division consisting exclusively of volunteers from the Hitler Youth born in the year 1926. The Division was to be a symbol of the willingness of the German youth to sacrifice itself and of it's will to achieve total victory." Hubert Meyer, History of the 12. SS-Panzerdivision "Hitlerjugend"

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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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SS-Soldat
Herbert Pötschke
SS-Pz.Na.Abt 12
"Hitlerjugend"
B: 18 May 1920
D: 25 March 1999

SS-Sturmann
Johannes winkler
6./SS-Pz.Rgt 12
"Hitlerjugend"
B: 20 June 1926
D: 31 March 1999

SS-Soldat
Fritz Uffelmann
SS-Pz.Na.Abt 12
"Hitlerjugend"
B: 16 October 1925
D: 1 April 1999

Articles

The Defeat of the 12SS
By Oliver Haller

	Stop! Read this before continuing!	The link below is the site's photo gallery. The images in the gallery are very large and will take a long time to download. Please click on the appro-priate link *now* and *minimize the new window* that appears. *Allow 5-10 minutes*, while the images are downloading you can explore the rest of the site!

	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.