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Panzer 58
The Mittlerer Panzer 1958 or Panzer 58 was a medium tank of Swiss design. Twelve tanks were produced and later converted to Panzer 61s.
History and development.
After World War II, Switzerland was only equipped with outdated fighting vehicles of foreign production such as the Hetzer. Switzerland sought to purchase new armored fighting vehicles but was unable to do so due to other nations' involvement in the Korean War. Thus, in 1953 funding was allocated for the development of a domestic medium tank. The first prototype
155th Reserve Panzer Division (Wehrmacht)
The 155th Reserve Panzer Division (German 155. Reserve-Panzer-Division) was formed by redesignation of Panzer-Division Nr.155 in August 1943. The division was stationed in France from August 1943 to April 1944 when it was absorbed by 9th Panzer Division.
Commanders.
- Generalleutnant Franz Landgraf (1 Aug 1943-23 Aug 1943)
- Generalmajor Curt von Jesser (24 Aug 1943-6 Sep 1943)
- Generalleutnant Franz Landgraf (7 Sep 1943-30