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the 10. SS-Panzerdivision ‘Frundsberg’ was formed mainly from Reichsarbeitdienst (RAD) conscripts. Initially the division was to be titled ‘Karl der Große’ (Charlemagne), but as the French volunteer 33. Waffen-Grenadierdivision der SS has already selected this title it was changed to ‘Frundsberg’ after a 16th century landsknecht commander Georg von Frundsberg.

The division went with the 9. SS-Panzerdivision ‘Hohenstaufen’ to the eastern front to take part in relief of the 1. Panzerarmee as part of the II. SS-Panzerkorps in the Ukraine. It fought alongside its sister division for its time in the east before also being transferred back to France to face the Allied invasion.

Like the 9. SS-Panzer, the 10. SS-Panzerdivision spent its time in Normandy facing the British sector around the city of Caen. They were immediately thrust into action against Operation Epsom. Counterattacks on the flanks of the British thrust by the 9. SS-Panzer and 10. SS-Panzer divisions finally forced the 11th Armoured Division fighting for Hill 112 to withdraw on 1 July.

The 10. SS-Panzerdivision ‘Frundsberg’ remained in position on Hill 112 until relieved by the 9. SS-Panzerdivision ‘Hohenstaufen’.

In late July the II. SS-Panzerkorps was forced to swing west to face the British attacking the towards Vire and Mont Pinçon during Operation Bluecoat. On 2 August the division was redeployed against the British VIII Corps, halting their advance 3 kilometres from Vire. By mid August the division was holding off the US XV Corps at Domfront.

Along with other German divisions the ‘Frundsberg’ had withdrawn towards Falaise by 16 August and had begun to cross the Orne River.

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