Here is a site that deals with the Orders of Battle and organisations for most of the combatant nations of WW2. It seems fairly comprehensive at least for the German side of things: Index of Organizations
Yay! Thanks Q: Can anyone tell me whether the signs used there are German/WW2 or modern? *edit* nvm, I think I figured it out...
Yay! Thanks Q: Can anyone tell me whether the signs used there are German/WW2 or modern? *edit* nvm, I think I figured it out... Are they WW2 or modern, you've now piqued my curiousity. I'm guessing they are WW2.
I thought that one was already in the links Ger... but apparently not - I'll rectify that tonight. Looks like the Trux site is the only one I've yet put in dedicated to organisation, could probably do with improving what's a bit of a gap there. Few more from the favourites list: Bayonet Strength. Orders of Battle British & Commonwealth Orders of Battle France, 1940 Norway Sweden ?? Not much cop at TOEs, Organisation ietc. so don't really know how good these resources are. Anyone got any more recommendations? There used to be an excellent visual organisation site that could be switched to show 1:1 icons for each man, truck, etc. I could follow that - seems to be defunct now though.
I must be missing something here - it would appear that the American Armed forces were more numerous at both Torch and El Alamein that that of the British - very strange - or was this OB made up by an American ?? - just curious - wishing to learn who exactly took part at El Alamein - I know that Indian - Australian - New Zealand - Greek - French - South African and a few British troops took part at El Alamein but I can't recall which American divisons were there in October '42 Cheers
You must remember them Tom - They were led by Eroll Flynn It looks as if the Orbat site only shows US Airforce support units. Shame really, a USMC unit winning at El Alamein led by Mel Gibson would be some film
I must be missing something here - it would appear that the American Armed forces were more numerous at both Torch and El Alamein that that of the British - very strange - or was this OB made up by an American ?? - just curious - wishing to learn who exactly took part at El Alamein - I know that Indian - Australian - New Zealand - Greek - French - South African and a few British troops took part at El Alamein but I can't recall which American divisons were there in October '42 Cheers Tom, it doesnt state that US forces were at El Alamein, the organisation chart appears to refer to forces in theater at the time of Alamein as opposed to the actual order of Battle at El Alamein. If you drill down through the organisational chart then you will notice that it makes no reference to individual ground divisions but to General Breretons Air Force Units. No, this isnt a Hollywood idea of the Allies.
I must be missing something here - it would appear that the American Armed forces were more numerous at both Torch and El Alamein that that of the British - very strange - or was this OB made up by an American ?? - just curious - wishing to learn who exactly took part at El Alamein - I know that Indian - Australian - New Zealand - Greek - French - South African and a few British troops took part at El Alamein but I can't recall which American divisons were there in October '42 Cheers I'm trying to find what you are referencing with this post and am unsuccessful. Could you post a link to the page(s) you are talking about, please, Tom?
Slipdigit - Not a problem - Gotthard has already pointed that the article refers to forces in the area but the title of the link is that of El Alamein - which led to my confusion. I knew that Gen Brereton was at a lunch AFTER El Alamein - with Gens. Alexander and Monty - I took it that he didn't think much of Monty - Gen Brereton was also in charge of the air element at Ahrnem. North Africa, 23.10.42 Cheers
Slipdigit - Not a problem - Gotthard has already pointed that the article refers to forces in the area but the title of the link is that of El Alamein - which led to my confusion. I knew that Gen Brereton was at a lunch AFTER El Alamein - with Gens. Alexander and Monty - I took it that he didn't think much of Monty - Gen Brereton was also in charge of the air element at Ahrnem. North Africa, 23.10.42 Cheers So I noticed, now. I had not looked all the way down to the end of thread to Gott's post. Tom, it doesnt state that US forces were at El Alamein, the organisation chart appears to refer to forces in theater at the time of Alamein as opposed to the actual order of Battle at El Alamein. If you drill down through the organisational chart then you will notice that it makes no reference to individual ground divisions but to General Breretons Air Force Units. No, this isnt a Hollywood idea of the Allies. Thanks All!
A similar site here many may have seen, bit of a minefield too at times but if looking for individual regiments histories its quite a good one too. Home
Re-found the visual German lists I was thinking of: World War II day by day Klick 'KStN' and choose your unit, very well presented.