The 15th motorized corps ( German XV. Armeekorps (mot.) ) Was formed on August 26, 1939 (the corps headquarters was created on October 10, 1938 in Jena ).
| 15th Motorized Corps Xv. Armeekorps (mot.) | |
|---|---|
| Years of existence | October 10, 1938 - November 16, 1940 |
| A country |  Germany |
| Included in | Wehrmacht |
| Wars | The Second World War |
| Participation in | Polish campaign 1939 French campaign of 1940 |
| Commanders | |
| Famous commanders | Hermann Goth |
In May 1940, it is also referred to as the Gruppe Hoth group .
On November 16, 1940, the corps was reorganized into the 3rd Panzer Group .
Content
Corps Combat Path
In September-October 1939 - participation in the Polish campaign .
In May-June 1940 - participation in the seizure of Belgium and France .
Body Composition
On September 1, 1939:
- 2nd light division
- 3rd light division
On February 1, 1940:
- 5th Panzer Division
- 6th Panzer Division
- 7th Panzer Division
On February 10, 1940:
- 62nd Infantry Division
- 6th Panzer Division
On May 10, 1940:
- 62nd Infantry Division
- 5th Panzer Division
On June 8, 1940:
- 5th Panzer Division
- 7th Panzer Division
- 2nd Motorized Division
On November 1, 1940:
- 4th Panzer Division
- 20th Infantry Division
Corps Command
Corps Commander
- infantry general (from July 19, 1940 - colonel general ) Hermann Goth
Corps Headquarters
- Major General Joachim Stefer (November 10, 1938 - February 11, 1940)
- Lt. Col. Julius von Burnut (March 15 - September 12, 1940)
- Colonel Walter von Hunersdorff (September 12 - November 16, 1940)
Head of Operations
- Lieutenant Colonel Theodor von Shponek (1939 - February 1940)
- Lieutenant Colonel Harald von Elferfeldt (February 15 - November 16, 1940)
Literature
- Georg Tessin: VerbΓ€nde und Truppen der Deutschen Wehrmacht und Waffen-SS im Zweiten Weltkrieg 1939-1945 . Biblio-Verlag, Bissendorf 1973, ISBN 3-7648-0871-3