The 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking (German: 5. SS-Panzerdivision Wiking) or SS Division Wiking was an infantry and later an armoured division among the thirty-eight Waffen-SS divisions of Nazi Germany. During World War II, the division served on the Eastern Front. It surrendered on 9 May 1945 to the American forces in Austria.

Wiking took part in the desperate attempts along with the 3.SS.Panzer-Division “Totenkopf” and the Heer 19.Panzer-Division to stem the Soviet advance. Wiking helped to push the Soviets out of Warsaw and back across the Vistula River where the Front stabilized until January 1945.

The 5. SS-Panzer-Division Wiking was formed in December 1940 around the Germania regiment from the SS-Division Verfügungstruppe (later renamed Das Reich). It took part in the invasion of the USSR attached to Heeresgruppe Süd and during the advance took part in several encirclements of Soviet troops before reaching Rostov November 1941. During ...

The 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking was a notable unit of the Waffen-SS during World War II. It was formed in 1940 and consisted largely of volunteers from various countries, including Nordic countries such as Denmark, Norway , and Sweden, as well as the Netherlands and Belgium.

As we venture into the depths of history, we meticulously examine the origins, formation, and actions of the 5th SS Wiking Division. Through thorough research and expert analysis, we aim to...

The 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking was one of the elite Panzer divisions of the thirty eight Waffen SS divisions. It was recruited from foreign volunteers in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, the Netherlands and Belgium under the command of German officers.

2023年7月29日 · Meet Karl Nicolussi-Leck, the fearless Italian Panzer Ace who served in the renowned 5th Wiking Division of Germany during World War II. Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the...

The 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking (German: 5. SS-Panzerdivision Wiking) or SS Division Wiking was an infantry and later an armoured division among the thirty-eight Waffen-SS divisions of Nazi Germany. During World War II, the division served on the Eastern Front. It surrendered on 9 May 1945 to the American forces in Austria.

2023年6月17日 · SS-Wiking : the history of the Fifth SS Division, 1941-45 Bookreader Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Share to Twitter. Share to Facebook. Share to Reddit. Share to Tumblr. Share to Pinterest ... Waffen-SS. Panzer-Division "Wiking", 5 -- …

The 5th SS Panzer Division "Wiking" was organized in December 1940 as a motorized division from the "Germania" Regiment of the SS-Verfühgungs Division and two regiments of Scandinavian, Flemish, and Dutch volunteers.