5th LIGHT AFRIKA DIVISION
Formed:
18th February 1941
Converted:
1st August 1941 and renamed 21st Panzer Division
Linage:
Elements from 3rd Panzer Division and Sperrverband Libyen
5. Leichte Division
Commanders:
General der Panzertruppen Hans Freiherr Von Funck 1st January 1941 to 7th February 1941
Generalleutnant Johannes Streich 7th February 1941 to 16th May 1941
Generalleutnant Karl Böttcher 16th May 1941 to 1st August 1941
Battles, Operations and Campaigns:
Tripoli
El Agheila
Derna
Fort Mechilli
Tobruk
Sollum
Halfaya Pass
Fort Capuzzo
Served:
Libya
Egypt
Unit Structure February-1941:
Divisional Staff
5th Panzer Regiment
200th Schützen Regiment
75th Artillery Regiment
33rd Flak Regiment
606th Flak Battalion (Self-Propelled)
605th Panzerjäger Battalion (Self-Propelled)
39th Panzerjäger Battalion (Motorised)
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
Divisional Support Troops
