3rd Panzergrenadier Division
A Living History Group
CURRENT COMPONENTS OF OUR ORGANIZATION
1st Gruppe- 9/Gren. Rgt (mot.) 8
1st Gruppe is comprised of reenactors whose interest is in conducting a field-based combat
impression. German soldiers often lived in field conditions for extended periods of time
without engaging in actual combat. Warfare they say is 95% boredom combined with 5% Sheer
terror. During these times soldiers perform day-to-day field duties such as constructing
defensive positions, manning observations posts, constant recon patrols, guard duty, and
running messages to rear areas. Recreating such field-based vignettes is the primary focus
of 1st Gruppe. Which depending on the vignette may adopt a wide range of combat impressions
which might include being Riflemen, manning an Antitank Cannon or MG nest, or Working as
part of a combined platoon of combat troops as part of a rifle squad attempting to achieving
objectives as tactical events mandate.