Further Combat in The Soviet Union (1942-1943)
In the summer of 1942, the 18th Panzer Division took part in the initial drive on Stalingrad, but was transferred to the central section of the front. The 18th Panzer Division took part in defensive battles around Oryol in 1942-43, and in anti-partisan operations in the spring of 1943. In the summer of 1943 the 18th Panzer Division fought in the Battle of Kursk, and suffered heavy losses. After Kursk the 18th Panzer-Division was disbanded and the division's personnel were used to build the 18th Artillery Division.
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