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2 unusual facts about Efficient Basing-Grafenwöhr


Efficient Basing-Grafenwöhr

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District has established an EBG Program Office on site to more effectively integrate with the local Department of Public Works (DPW) office and Bauamt offices.

Finally, the program includes a unique initiative to support a Gated community for family housing, known as "Netzaberg Housing Area" in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz


Brummbär

Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 217 was formed on 20 April 1944 at the Grafenwöhr Training Area from cadres provided by Panzer-Kompanie 40 and Panzer-Ersatz Abteilung 18, although it did not have any armoured fighting vehicles until 19 'Sturmpanzer's' were delivered at the end of May It departed 1/2 July for the Normandy Front.

Hanns-Heinrich Lohmann

In May 1943, Lohmann's regiment was being rested in the Grafenwöhr training area, and then was assigned to the 11th SS Division "Nordland".

Heribert von Larisch

On 15 March he was the commander of the Infantry School Döberitz (which was moved to Grafenwöhr in early March) until 24 April.

M107 self-propelled gun

The top speed recorded by one M107 driver was 50 mph at the Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany, on a tank trail.

Werner Pötschke

In April 1943, he was transferred to command the I Battalion, SS Panzer Regiment 1 "LSSAH" in Grafenwöhr and Erlangen, also seeing service in August 1943 in Italy.

William A. Connelly

In June 1975, he became Sergeant Major of the Seventh Army Training Command Grafenwöhr and in July 1976, became Sergeant Major of the 1st Armored division at Ansbach.


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