8th Panzer Division (Wehrmacht)

8th Panzer Division (Wehrmacht)

The 8th Panzer Division was a panzer division of the Wehrmacht Heer. The division was only active during World War II, and came into existence after 3rd Light Division was reorganized in January 1940. During its existence, the division was headquartered in Cottbus, in the German military district Wehrkreis III.

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