June 1942

Eastern Front

Gen Hoth is appointed to command the 4th Panzer Army, which is completing its redeployment onto the northern flank of Army Group South. Ruoff takes over the 17th Army. In Germany the SS Panzer Corps is created. It comprises the 1st, 2nd and 3rd SS Panzer Grenadier Divisions and is intended for deployment on the eastern front toward the end of the year.