3rd Panzergrenadier Division
A Living History Group
CURRENT COMPONENTS OF OUR ORGANIZATION
Gefechtstross-9/Gren. Rgt (mot.) 8
The Gefechtstross portrays the support elements of a Grenadierkompanie. Through this impression,
it is our goal to support the reenactment community at large, in a collaborative way utilizing
the unique equipment and vehicles we have at our disposal, to simulate whenever possible the
components of the "Gefechtstross," or support services of a fighting unit. Here the portrayal
focuses more on a rear area vignette which may have been some distance from the HKL. This
typically includes a Kompanie Schreibstube where paperwork and administrative duties are
handled, The Hauptquartier where orders are generated and received, The "goulashkanone" or
field kitchen which provides nourishment to hungry troops. Additionally, there are support
services such as leather-smiths and armorers, and mechanics. Within our living history group
we have messengers, cooks, cobblers, transportation, communication, and administrative
personnel all committed to their support roles and working with like-minded units.