66 XXXVIII. Armeekorps (XXXVIII Army Corps)

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1 66 XXXVIII. Armeekorps (XXXVIII Army Corps) The XXXVIII. Armeekorps was formed on January 11, 19*40, in Stettin. It fought in Belgium and France in 19*40. The Corps was designated Festungsstab 38 from April 3 to May 2k, 19*41, to prepare in East Prussia for Operation "Barbarossa" (the invasion of the Soviet Union). On May 25, 19*41, it became Generalkommando XXXVIII. Armeekorps. It participated in the eastern campaign from June 19*41 and advanced through the Baltic States to the Lake Ilmen area south of Leningrad. From April 19*42 to June 19*4*4 the Corps took part in position defense in the Volkhov River sector. It then withdrew from the Novgorod area and participated in rearguard engagements to the area south of Pskov. By October 15, 19^> "the Corps had withdrawn from Russia to Latvia and Lithuania. Dates No. Roll 1st Frame la, Einsatz des XXXVIII. A.K. in Frankreich. Tactical orders, reports, and maps issued by the Corps headquarters concerning the operations of Corps units at Abbeville and Amiens, attack across the Somme River, pursuit engagements from the Somme to the Seine River, assaults across the Seine and Loire Rivers. Also, maps showing the location of German and French forces and a list of German units and staff officers participating in the campaign. The Corps was commanded by Gen. d.inf. Fritz von Manstein, gen. von Lewinski, Feb 15, 19^0 - Mar 15, 19^1. May 2? - Jun 25, 19*40 E la, Anlagen z. KTB 1. Tactical orders, messages, and reports concerning the formation of the Corps on Jan 11, 19*40, in Stettin, its transfer to the Euskirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia area in May 19^0, and the Corps' engagement in battles across Belgium and the Somme River. Jan 11 - May 29, 19*40 W 6927/ la, Anlage z. KTB 1. Daily reports from subordinate units and reports to army headquarters. May 29 - Jun 1, 19*40 W 6927/ la, Anlagen z. KTB 1. Tactical orders and reports pertaining to operations in W 6927/3a- France. Jun 1-11, 19^0 W 6$27/k la, Bruchstuck, Operationsakten. Segment of operations files containing evening reports. Jun 11, 19^0 W 6927/*4a la, Anlagen z. KTB 1. Operations orders. Jun 12-2k, 19*40 W 6927/ Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity reports of the Intelligence Branch pertaining to operations in France. May 17 - Jun 28, 19^-0 W 6927/ *49

2 XXXVIII. Armeekorps 67 Ic, Anlagen z. TB. Daily and evening reports of the Intelligence Branch concerning enemy activities. la, Kriegstagebuch 2. War journal covering operations and activities in the Tours, Bourges, and Sancerre areas and in northern France. la, Anlagen z. KTB 2. Daily reports, messages, and operations orders. la, Anlagen z. KTB 2. Instructions, orders, reports, order of battle charts, and messages. la, Anlagen z. KTB 2. Reports, orders, studies, and instructions concerning preparations for Operation "Seelbwe" (planned invasion of the British Isles). la, Anlagen z. KTB 2. Daily reports, instructions, orders, and experience reports. la, Anlagen z. KTB 2. Orders, daily reports, order of battle charts, and experience reports. Also, orders and special directives concerning the. formation, organization, and operations of Festlandstab XXXVTII. A.K. in relation to its planned participation in Operation "Seelbwe." la, Ic, Tatigkeitsberichte. Activity reports of the Operations and Intelligence Branches of the Corps while it was stationed in France. Also contains information regarding the transfer to the vicinity of Elbing> East "Prussia, during April-May 19^1> to prepare for Operation "Barbarossa." la, Anlagen z. TB. Orders issued by Corps Headquarters and daily reports. la, Kriegstagebuch 3? Teil 2*. War journal concerning operations in the Lake Ilmen area south of Leningrad. Also information on the inspection of the 250th Infantry Division (Spanish "Blue Division") by General Moscarolo; the relief of Brigadier General Altri enter from command of the 58th Infantry Division and Dates No. Roll 1st Frame May 17 - Jun 28, 19^0 W 6927/ Jun 25 - Oct 31, Jon 19 - Jul 21, 19UO 8723/ / Jul 22 - Aug 21, 19* /3 897 Aug 23 - Sep 26, Sep 27 - Oct 16, 19UO Oct 16, Jun 25, Apr 10, 26, Nov 1, 19*40 - ' May 17, S723A /5, $97^ /6 162U8/ ^8/ * Nos /1-27, TB und KTB 3, Teil 1 mit Anlagen, Apr 3 - Nov 10, 19*11, were never in the custody of the National Archives.

3 68 XXXVIII. Armeekorps the replacement of the Corps Commander, Lieutenant General von Chappius by Major General Haenicke, Mar 29, 19^*2; and orders relating to Operations "Raubtier" and "Bruckenschlag" (offensive engagements north of Lake Ilmen). la, Anlagen z. KTB. Miscellaneous papers supplementing the war journal and pertaining to activities of the Corps in the Lake Ilmen and Leningrad areas includes Corps orders, operations reports, charts and other papers on enemy order of battle, maps (1:100,000, 1:200,000 and 1:300,000), and messages sent and.. j_.^j la, Anlagen z. KTB. Annexes to the war journal including orders, operations reports, correspondence sent and received, papers relating to the activation of Jagdkommando 12, enemy order of battle charts, and maps (1:100,000 and 1:300,000). la, Anlagen z. KTB. Miscellaneous papers, including operations reports and Corps directives and instructions. Also, papers on Operation "Raubtier" (an operation designed to close a break in the frontline near Novgorod) and on the activation of a mobile reserve unit. la, Anlagen z. KTB. Miscellaneous papers supplementing the war journal, including orders, operations reports, sketches, and overlays (1:100,000 and n.s.), and,-* v,+ej nn enemy order of battle, all relating to combat engagements in the Volkhov area. la, Kartenanlagen z. KTB. Situation maps (1:50,000 and 1:100,000) and overlays (1:100,000) showing operations, and intelligence data pertaining to enemy engagements in the Lake Ilmen-Leningrad area. Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report of the Intelligence Officer concerning enemy operations during the Corps advance through the Baltic States to the Lake Ilmen and Volkhov River area. Ic, Anlagenband I 5 1 z. TB. Enemy situation maps and overlays, charts, enemy information bulletins, and a report on the supply situation of the Russian forces opposing the XXXVIII Corps. Nov 11, Dates No, Roll 1st Frame Mar 31, /1 898 Nov 11, 191*1 - Jan k, 191* /2 898 Jan 5 - Feb 15, 19^ /3 899 Feb 16 - Mar 17, 19^2 21^71A 899 Mar 18-31, 191*2 Nov 15, May 27, Mar 30, Mar 31, *71/7 May 26 - Nov 12, 19!*! 211*71/ *71/ ll*71/ *11 1*22

4 XXXVIII. Armeekorps 69 He, Anlageriband 1,2 z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Annexes to the activity report including intelligence maps and overlays (1:100,000 and 1:300,000), enemy order of battle chart, synopsis of intelligence bulletins, orders proclaiming certain restrictions on the civilian population in the Corps' area, reports on enemy casualties, prisoner-of-war interrogation reports, intelligence reports, and copies of Russian leaflets. _Ic, Anlagenband II z. TB. Miscellaneous papers supplementing the activity.report including reports in German and Spanish on prisoners of war, and on interrogations of individual prisoners, translations of captured Russian documents, a Ited Army paybook, reports on Red deserters and on captured political officers (Commissars), and on non-russian members of the Red Army.. Ic, Anlagenband III z. TB. Intelligence reports and bulletins pertaining to Corps activities along the Lake Ilmen-Leningrad front. Ic, Anlagenband IV z. TB. Intelligence reports received from subordinate units including reports from the 250th (Spanish) Division, concerning the activities throughout the Baltic campaign and the battles in the Lake Ilmen-Leningrad area. la, Kriegstagebuch 1*. War journal describing combat engagements and other operations of the Corps in the Volkhov sector. la, Anlagenband I z. KTB 1*, Organisationsbefehle. Miscellaneous papers including reorganization orders, directives regarding the training of alert units, instructions on preparation for the forthcoming winter, orders prescribing measures to raise effective strength, suggestions designed to increase effectiveness of units. Also includes order of battle charts. la, Anlagenband IA z. KTB 1*, Auffrischung. Miscellaneous papers pertaining to the rehabilitation of the Corps including directives on the re-manning and reequipping of subordinate units, order of battle charts, and reports submitted by various staff sections and subordinate units. la, Anlagenband II z. KTB U, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders concerning Corps operations and training activities, and a map (1:100,000) showing the location Nov 13, Jun 25, Jun 23, Jun 23, Dates No. Roll 1st Frame Mar 31, 191*2 2ll*71/9 900 Mar 31, Mar 31, Mar 31, 191* ^71/ *71/ / Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19*1-2 3h6k7/I 902 Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19*f2 3^0^7/2 902 Apr 5 - Jul 16, 19^2 3l*Ol*7/ ^*8 661*, , *1* 761*

5 70 XXXVIII. Armeekorps of patrol activities, enemy order of battle charts, messages and reports regarding the evacuation of troops from an area encircled by Soviet forces and the military situation in the Volkhov area. la, Anlagenband 11,2 z. KTB ^, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders concerning Corps operations, overlays and maps (1:25,000, and 1:50,000) showing tactical dispositions of own and enemy forces in the Volkhov sector, and reports concerning German and Soviet artillery. la, Anlagenband 11,3 z. KTB ^, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders pertaining to Corps operations, maps and overlays (1:50,000, 1:100,000, and 1:300,000) showing the tactical disposition of own and enemy forces on the Volkhov front, informational reports on German and Soviet artillery, and Corps order of battle, la, Anlagenband IIA z. KTB U, Ordnen der Verbande, Zu- und Abgange von Truppenteilen. Miscellaneous papers pertaining to the reorganization and rehabilitation of the Corps, including entraining and detraining tables, maps showing the location of assembly areas near Luga, and the tactical disposition of own forces in the Novgorod area, order of battle charts, and special regulations on signal communications. la, Anlagenband IIB z. KTB ^, Ordnen der Verbande, Zu- und Abgange von Truppenteilen. Miscellaneous papers relating to the reorganization and rehabilitation of the Corps, including transportation schedules, movement orders, timetables showing arrival and departure of units, and directives returning supply troops from combat assignments to their status as supporting troops. la, Anlagenband XECz.KTB in the Novgorod area Korpsbefehle. Corps orders pertaining to operations la, Anlagenband III z. KTB ^, Ausbildung und Lehrgange. Schedules and correspondence relating to combat readiness and training, and excerpts of division commanders conference concerning field training. la, Anlagenband IV z. KTB k, Erfahrungsberichte. Reports of subordinate units on combat experiences and other activities relating to combat operations. Also, Dates No Roll 1st Frame Apr 1 - Jun 30, 19^ Jul 1 - Oct 31, 19^2 3^7/5 902 Nov 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^7/6 903 Aug 31 - Dec 19, 19^2 903 Mar 28 - Aug 27, 19^2 3^0^7/ Jan 5 - Jul 17, 19^2 3^0^7/9 903 Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^7/

6 XXXVIII. Armeekorps 71 Dates No. Roll 1st Frame reports by the 158th Engineer Battalion on tank destroyers, by the Spanish Blue Division on combat operations in the Volkhov pocket, and on climatology (in German and Spanish). Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^0^7/1^ 903 la, Anlage z. KTB ^, Denkschrift Winterkrieg 19^1/1*2. Reports submitted by various subordinate units concerning experiences gained during the winter of 19^1-^2, including detailed accounts on the supply situation, distribution of winter clothing, equipment, weapons, fuel and ammunition, functioning of weapons, construction of defensive positions and bunkers, prevention of frostbite, camouflage, and execution of combat operations under extreme cold. la, Anlagenband V z. KTB k, Star ken und tjbersichten. Reports and charts, based on surveys of subordinate units, on effective personnel strength and equipment on hand. Also, a report on enemy order of battle. la, Anlagenband VT z. KTB k, Tagesmeldungen, Luftaufklarungen. Air reconnaissance and daily operations reports pertaining to the engagements in the Volkhov area. la, Anlagenband VT z. KTB ^, Tagesmeldungen, Luftaufklarungen. Air reconnaissance and daily operations reports of subordinate units. Also, a report on the capture of General Vlassov (who later became Commanding General of the Russian Liberation Army) at Tukhovezhi. la, Anlagenband VT z. KTB U, Tagesmeldungen und Luftaufklarungen. air reconnaissance reports. Operations and la, Anlagenband VTI z. KTB k 9 Stellungsbau, Bau von Strassen und Unterkunften. Directives issued to subordinate units on the construction of field fortifications, roads, and shelters; sketches and building plans for the construction of dugouts, trenches, roadblocks, and plaited hurdle fences; one situation map (1:100,000); and one overlay (1:50,000) showing the location of defense lines of opposing Red Army units. la, Anlagenband VTII z. KTB ^, Allgemeines. Reports on conferences of the Commanding Generals of the l8th Army and the XXXVTII Corps with division commanders on proposed operations, memorandum on the destruction of communication lines, Apr 28 - Jvji 8, 19^-2 3^7/ Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^7/ Apr 1 - Jul 10, 19U2 Jul 11 - Aug 51, Sep 1 - Dec 31, 19 ; i2 3^7/ k 3^037/20 90^ 3^17/21-3^047/ , Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^0^7/

7 72 XXXVIII. Armeekorps directives pertaining to security of signal communi cations, orders regarding the apprehension of deserters, and memoranda on commendations given to the 58th and 126th Infantry Divisions and other subordinate units for their parts in the campaign. la, Anlagenband IX z. KTB U, Kriegsgliederungen. own and enemy order of battle. Charts and listings relating to la/mess, Stopi, Gabo, Ic, Ila/IIb, III, Tatigkeitsberichte. ' Activity reports of the Intelligence, Personnel, Map and Survey, Chemical Warfare, and Engineer Officers, and the Judge Advocate concerning the enemy situation in the Volkhov area, partisan situation and propaganda, counterintelligence activity, -training, and construction of roads, bridges, and minefields. Ic, Anlagenband 1 z. TB, Entwicklung des Feindbildes. Reports, messages, order of battle charts, maps, and overlays compiled by the Corps Intelligence Branch concerning the enemy tactical situation along the Volkhov front, the annihilation of the 2d Soviet Assault Army, capture of General VJasspv and other staff officers; also, prisoner-of-war interrogation reports and ".translations of captured documents giving extensive information on enemy order of battle and other data in connection with military operations. Ic, Anlagenband la z. TB, Meldungen, the Volkhov area. Daily intelligence reports and summaries from Ic, Anlagenband lb z. TB, Meldungen der unterstellten Verbande. Intelligence reports of subordinate units, and a directive pertaining to the security of information and measures to be taken to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Ic, Anlagenband Ic z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Consolidated reports of interrogations of prisoners of war compiled by the Intelligence Branch giving detailed accounts of the enemy tactical situation, organization, strength, supply situation, movements, morale, and reserves, and including data on strategic intelligence. Dates No. Roll 1st Frame Apr 1 - Dec 30, 19^2 3UoU?/2U 905 Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3*J-OV7/ Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^7/ Apr 1,r Dec 31, 19^2 3^7/ Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^7/ Apr 1 - Dec 31-, 19^2 3^0^7/ Apr 1 - May 31, 19^2 3iio^7/ *4

8 XXXVIII. Armeekorps 73 Ic, Anlagenband Ic z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Reports and summaries pertaining to prisoner-of-war interrogations including sketches illustrating details of the reports. Ic, Anlagenband Ic z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Reports and summaries concerning prisoner-of-war interrogations and a missing persons report. Tc, Anlagenband Id z. TB, Vernehmungsergebnisse, OKH Fragebogen und Aufklarungsforderungen. Army High Command questionnaires, and replies thereto from the Corps on intelligence data extracted from prisoner-of-war interrogation reports and from reconnaissance reports and summaries. - * Ic., Anlagenband le z. TB, Ersatzzufuhrungen. Reports based on prisoner-of-war interrogations regarding the number and type of replacements received by opposing Red Army forces. Ic, Anlagenband 2 z. TB, Befehle zur Bandenbekampfung, Abwehr, Propaganda. Orders and directives pertaining to the combating of irregular forces in the Corps area, memoranda and instructions on psychological warfare and propaganda directed toward the enemy, including samples of leaflets (in German and Russian) urging surrender. la, Kriegstagebuch 5«War journal concerning operations in the Novgorod area including data on nwiber and type of units assigned to combat and on the outcome of individual engagements. la, Anlagenband z. KTB 5, Organisationsbefehle. Correspondence pertaining to alarm units, sketches of unit emblems and insignia, organization charts of a Latvian volunteer brigade and several supply transport units, files relating to demands for better weapons and better treatment of Estonian volunteers, and miscellaneous orders and reports on organizational matters. la, Anlagenband II z. KTB 5, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders concerning Corps operations in the Dolgovo-Novgorod area,with maps and overlays (1:50,000 and 1:100,000). Dates No. Roll 1st Frame Jun 1 - Aug 30, 19*42 3^7/ Sep 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^-0^7/ Dec 20, 19^2 3^7/ Apr 1 - Dec 31, 19^2 3^7/3^ Apr 2k - Dec 30, 19^2 3^7/ Jan 1 - Jun 30, 19^3 UU651/ Oct 23, Jun 23, 19^3 UU651/2 907 Jan 1 - Mar 31, 19^3 U4651/

9 XXXVIII. Armeekorps la, Anlagenband II z. KTB 5> Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders with maps and overlays (1:50,000 and 1:100,000) concerning the operations of Corps infantry and artillery units in the Novgorod area. la, Anlagenband II z. KTB 5? Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders issued to subordinate units pertaining to their operations in the Novgorod area, regulations concerning signal communications, and directives pertaining to the relief of certain units from frontline duties. la, Anlagenband IV z. KTB 5> Erfahrungsberichte. A collection of reports on experiences gained in combat with the Red Army including reports on special missions. la, Anlagenband V z. KTB 5j Wochenzustandsmeldungen, Panzerlage, Gefechtsstarken, Verteidigungubersichten. Reports concerning personnel, materiel strength and status of subordinate units, surveys of divisional defenses, and the Corps tank situation. la, Anlagenband VI z. KTB 5, Tagesmeldungen, Luftaufklarungen. Daily operations and air reconnaissance reports concerning Corps operations in the Novgorod area. la, Anlagenband VI z. KTB 5? Tagesmeldungen, Luftaufklarungen. and air reconnaissance reports. Daily operations la, Anlagenband VII z. KTB 5? Stellungsbau, Bau von Strassen und Unterkunften. Directives on maintenance and construction of roads, building of barracks; fortifying positions, and on other engineering operations. la, Anlagenband VIII z. KTB 5> Allgemeines'. Miscellaneous papers supplementing the war journal, including memoranda on the visit of the Commanding General, l8th Army; report on the Corps Commander's inspection tour; strength reports from the 23d and 212th Infantry Divisions; Corps orders; a report on the outbreak of spotted fever in the 1st Air Force Field Division; and various reports on local (German and Russian) patrols and raids. Dates Apr 1 - Jun 30, 19^3 Dec 31,.No. Roll 1st Frame 907 Feb 28, 19^3 UU651/5 908 Jan 5 - Jun 26, 19^3 W51/7 908 Jan k - Jun 28, 19*6 UU651/8 908 Jan 1 - May 31, 19^3 Jun 1-30, ^651/9- Ul»651/ll W51/ Jan 1 - Jun 10, 19^3 ^651/ Jan 1 - Jun 30, 19^

10 la, Anlagenband IX z. KTB 5> Kriegsgliederungen. statistics on arms and equipment. XXXVIII. Armeekorps Order of battle charts and la/mess, Stopi, Gabo, Ic, Ila/IIb, Tatigkeitsberichte. Activity reports of the Intelligence Branch, the Map and Survey, Chemical Warfare, Engineer Staff, and the Personnel Officers. Included is a chart showing officer assignments. ' Ic, Anlagenband 1 z. TB, Entwicklung des Feindbildes. Miscellaneous papers relating to the enemy situation, including reports on Red Army order of battle, intelligence surveys and summaries, a report on the battle at Novgorod, intelligence maps and overlays (1:100,000), and information relating to the interrogation of prisoners of war. Ic, Anlagenband la z. TB, Meldungen an AOK. Copies of daily intelligence reports and summaries submitted to higher headquarters relating to enemy operations in the Novgorod area. Ic, Anlagenband Ib z. TB. Intelligence reports received from subordinate units pertaining to enemy activities in the Novgorod area. Dates 75 No. Roll 1st Frame Jan 10 - Jun 30, 19^3 1&651/ Jan 1 - Jun 30, 19^3 ^651/ Jan 1 - Jun 30, Ic, Anlagenband Ic z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Intelligence summaries and reports based on information obtained through interrogations of prisoners of war. Jan 3 - Mar 30, Ic, Anlagenband Id z. TB, Vernehmungsergebnisse, OKH Fragebogen und Aufklarungsforderungen. Reports and summaries pertaining to enemy order of battle, based on statements obtained from Red deserters and prisoners of war and from data collected by reconnaissance patrols. Jan 11'- Jun 28, 19^3 ^651/ Jan 1 - Jun 30, 19**3 i*u6 51/ Jan 31 - Jun 20, 19^3 kh651/ ^ Ic, Anlagenband 2 z. TB, Befehle zur Bandenbekampfung, Abwehr und Propaganda. Orders issued by the Intelligence Branch relating to security, antipartisan actions, observation posts, good will between German and non-german troops and civilians, centers for the reception and processing of enemy deserters, use of recreation facilities, and other matters under the control of the intelligence officer. Jan 21 - May 28, 19^3 ^651/26 910

11 76 XXXVIII. Armeekorps Dates No. Roll 1st Frame la, Kriegstagebuch 6. War journal relating to operations on the Volkhov front including data relating to heavy combat in the Spasskaya Polist and Khutyn areas la, Anlagenband I z. KTB 6, Organisationsbefehle. Miscellaneous papers including orders on reorganization, order of battle charts, casualty figures, a directive on subordination of Estonians to German officers, a decree on military discipline, and activation orders for Estonian auxiliary forces. la, Anlagenband II z. KTB 6, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders concerning Corps operations near Spasskaya Polist, and along the Volkhov front, order of battle charts, situation maps (1:100,000 and 1:300,000), and overlays (1:20,000, 1:50,000, and 1:300,000) showing data for artillery and intelligence operations. la, Anlagenband II z. KTB 6, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders concerning Corps operations along the Volkhov front. Also, one map (l:25,000) showing the Corps tactical situation. la, Anlagenband II z. KTB 6, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders and directives issued to subordinate units relating to their operations in the area near Oredezh and Podberezye. Also, one overlay (1:50,000) showing the location of the 83d Light Infantry Regiment (Jager-Regiment). la, Anlagenband IV z. KTB 6, Erfahrungsberichte. Reports on experiences gained during defensive engagements and on measures taken to remedy defects, data on casualties incurred, statistics on courts-martial, plans for practice alert designed to test measures to be taken in the event of an enemy attack across Lake Ilmen, and a report on the use and effectiveness of the 1*3/1 pistol. la, Anlagenband V z. KTB 6, Wochenzustandsmeldungen, Panzerlage, Gefechtsstarken. Reports submitted to the Corps concerning combat readiness of individual units, effective strength, condition of assault guns and tanks, and general readiness for future operations. Includes one map (1:25,000) showing the location of fortifications near Krechevitsy. la, Anlagenband VI z. KTB 6, Tagesmeldungen, Luftauklarungen. Daily operations and air reconnaissance reports pertaining to operations along the Volkhov front. Jul 1 - Dec 31, 19i+3 ^8152/1 910,Jul 1,- Dec 31'," Jul 1 - Aug 31, 19^3 1*8152/3 Jun 2 - Dec 27, Jul 1 - Dec 31, 191*3 1*8152/9-1*8152/ Sep 1 - Oct 31, 19**3 U8152/1* 911 Nov 1 - Dec 31, 191*3 1*8152/5 911 Aug 7 - Dec 28, 191*3 1*8152/ *8152/ l*5l* *07 U87 627, Uoo

12 XXXVIII. Armeekorps la, Anlagenband VIII z. KTB 6, Allgemeines. Miscellaneous papers of the Operations Branch relating to staff conferences, casualty reports, estimates of enemy losses, strength reports, schedule of inspection by the Army commander, and details of a trip taken by the Chief of Staff, X Corps. la, Anlagenband IX z. KTB 6, Truppen-, Kriegs- und Artilleriegliederungen. Papers dealing with the activation and assignment of Baltic auxiliary troops, including order of battle charts of Corps artillery and other Corps components. la, Anlagen z. KTB 6, Operation Hetzjagd. Reports, orders, correspondence, order of battle charts, and maps and overlays (1:25,000 and 1:50,000) concerning Operation "Hetzjagd" (plan to push the enemy back in the Khutyn sector). la, Anlagenband VTI z. KTB 6, Stellungspatenschaften. Orders, reports, and correspondence on the maintenance of field fortifications and a system providing for the briefing of newly arrived troops by departing troops. An artillery situa- Jun 10, tion map (1:50,000) is included. ~ ' la, Anlagenband VII z. KTB 6, Rundumverteidigung.-''- Orders, reports, correspondence, and overlays (1:10,000 and n.s.) pertaining to defensive warfare, defensive positions, and defense of towns in the Novgorod area... Ic, Anlagenband 1 z. TB, Entwicklung des Feindbildes. Reports, bulletins, and summaries of reports pertaining to the order of battle, assumed strength, and estimated losses of opposing enemy troops, including order of battle charts of the 59th Red Army and intelligence maps (1:100,000 and 1:300,000). Ic, Anlagenband la z. TB, Meldungen an AOK. submitted to higher headquarters. Copies of Corps intelligence reports Ic, Anlagenband Ib z. TB, Meldungen der unterstellten Verbande. Daily intelligence reports received at Corps headquarters from subordinate units and organizations. Ic, Anlagenband Ic z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Reports and summaries of reports on interrogations of Russian prisoners of war, including data on underwater tanks, alleged increase in anti-semitic activities in Russia, and alleged knowledge of the forthcoming war with Germany as early as Dates Ho. Roll 1st Frame Jul 1 - Dec 31, 19^3 ^8152/1^ 912 Jul 1 - Dec 28, 19^3 U8152/ Jul 12 - Sep i*, 19^3 U8152/ Dec 8, Jan 5, 19^ U8152/ Jul li*, *8152/ Jul 2 - Dec 28, 19^ / Jul 1 - Dec 31, 19^ / Jul 1 - Dec 31> / * Jul 1 - Dec /21+ on. - RQP 77

13 78 XXXVIII. Armeekorps Dates No. Roll 1st Frame Ic, Anlageriband 2 z. TB, Bef^hle zur Bandenbekampfung, Abwehr, Propaganda. Direcrelating to partisan warfare, propaganda tives, memoranda, and coir-tee ondence (some posters in German and Russian included), and counterintelligence (combatcjjtizenship regulations concerning ethnic Germans ing Communist influences), serving in the Wehrmacht, and to recreational and cultural activities. la, Kriegstagebuch 7«War joxirnal relating to daily combat activity and tactical situation along the Corps front in the area of Volkhov. Includes data on the collapse of the Volkhov front, the withdrawal from Novgorod, and engagements south of Pskov. Jul 1 - Dec 9, U8152/ Jan 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 53^19/1 la, Anlagenband I z. KTB?, Organisationsbefehle, Kriegsgliederungen- Orders relating to organization and reorganization of the Corps, order of battle charts, directives on the use of unit emblems on vehicles, and other matters in connection with military operations. Jan 2 - Jul 7, 19^ i, la, Anlagenband III z.,jctb 7> Erfahrungsberichte, Ausbildung. Directives, orders, and reports concerning the training of troops, with maps and overlays (l:50,000). Also, reports relating to experiences gained in the use of infantry weapons. Jan 8 - Jul 1, la, Anlagenband IV z. KTB 7j Wbchentliche Starkemeldungen, Divisions Wochenmeldungen. Weekly reports of subordinate units on effective strength and combat readiness. Jan 1 - Jul 15,! i \ la, Anlagen z. KTB? Daily operations and reconnaissance reports, orders pertaining to the Red Army breakthrough on the Volkhov front and to the movement of trains, and other papers concerning operations in the area of Novgorod. la, Anlagen z. KTB 7 9 Daily and intermittent operations reports, radio messages, order of battle charts, aerial reconnaissance reports, and orders specifying, assignment for Corps units relating to the withdrawal from the Novgorod area. la, Anlagen z. KTB 7. Daily and intermittent operations reports, radio messages, order of battle charts, operations orders, and other papers relating to combat in the Luga area. Jan 1-20, Jan 21-31, Feb 1-11, 53^19/2 53^19/8 53^19/9 53^19/10 53^19/H 53^19/

14 XXXVIII. Armeekorps Dates No. Roll 1st Frame 79 la, Anlagen z, KTB 7- Reports, orders, order of battle charts, and activity reports concerning operations in the Velikaya sector, and security of rear area; correspondence and memoranda relating to operational matters during the withdrawal from the Volkhov area. Included are maps and overlays (1:100,000) showing the railroad network. Feb 12-23, 53^19/ la, Anlagen z. KTB 7- Corps and division operations reports and orders, aerial reconnaissance reports, order of battle charts, and other papers pertaining to the withdrawal to the Ostrov area. Feb 2^-29, la, Anlagen z. KTB 7- Daily reports and orders from higlier headquarters and copies of orders to lower echelons, order of battle "charts, aerial reconnaissance reports, and other papers concerning operations in the Ostrov area. Mar 1-25, 53^19/ la, Anlagen z. KTB 7* Reports, aerial reconnaissance reports, order of battle charts, orders received from higher headquarters and issued to lower echelons, and other papers relating to operations in the Lake Gorokhovo and Ostrov areas. Mar 26 - Apr 8, 19^ 53^19/ la, Anlagen z. KTB 7- Daily operations and aerial reconnaissance reports, artillery order of battle charts, and overlays (1:100,000) relating to Corps operations in the Ostrov area. Apr 9-53^19/ la, Anlagen z. KTB 7«Daily operations and aerial reconnaissance reports, Corps orders, data on employment of antitank guns, order of battle charts, intelligence summaries, strength and combat readiness reports relating to Corps activities in the Ostrov and Velikaya areas. la/mess, Stopi, Stopak, Gabo, Ila/IIb, III, Tatigkeitsberichte. Activity reports submitted by the Map and Survey, Chemical Warfare, Engineer Staff, Antitank Staff, and Personnel Officers, and the Judge Advocate. Apr 25 - May 31, 19^ 53^19/18 9l6 Jan 1 - Jul 25, 19^ 53^19/25 9l6 857

15 80 XXXVIII. Armeekorps la, Minenplane der 212. Infanterie Division. Plans of the 212th Infantry Division for the use of mines in the Novgorod area and a map (l:25,000). la, Minenplane der 25^. Infanterie Division. Plans of the 25Uth Infantry Division for the use of mines in the Novgorod area and maps (l;25,000). Ic, Anlagenband 1 z. TB, Entwicklung des Feindbildes, Abwehr und Propaganda. Miscellaneous papers of the Intelligence Branch, including data on strength and disposition of opposing Red Army troops; and reports on estimated enemy losses, counterintelligence matters in the Baltic countries, cultural and recreational activities, and prisoner-of-war interrogation reports. Ic, Anlagenband Ic z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Individual and consolidated reports on interrogations of prisoners of war, deserters, and captured members of the Russian womens' auxiliaries. Ic, Anlagenband Ic z. TB, Gefangenenvernehmungen. Individual and consolidated reports on interrogations of prisoners of war, deserters, and non-military personnel suspected of anti-german activities. Ic, Anlagenband Ib z. TB, Meldungen der unterstellten Verbande. Daily and intermittent intelligence reports received from subordinate units and reports on the interrogation of prisoners of war. Ic, Anlagenband la z. TB, Meldungen an AOK. Daily and intermittent intelligence reports submitted by subordinate units and forwarded to l8th Army Headquarters. la, Anlagenband lid z. KTB ^, g.kdos./chefsachen. Miscellaneous directives, plans, and orders of the Commanding General's Staff relating to Corps operations in the Volkhov area. General Lindemann was the Corps commander. la, Anlagen z. KTB, Korpsdenkschrift Infanterie, Abschnitt Ostrow. A study of the terrain near Ostrov and its suitability for infantry warfare. Includes a listing of rear area service installations in and near Ostrov. Dates No. Roll 1st Frame Jun 8 - Nov 18, 19^3 53^19/ Mar 2, 19^2 - Nov 23, 19^3 53^19/ Jan 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 53^19/ Jan 1 - Mar 31, I<}kk 53^19/ Apr 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 53^19/ Jan 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 53^19/3^ 917 Jan 1 - Jul 15, 19^ 53^19/ Apr 19 - Nov 28, 19U2 5^ No date 60998/ k

16 XXXVIII. Armeekorps 81 la, Kriegstagebtich 1. War journal describing operations during the withdrawal from Russia into Latvia and Lithuania. la, Anlagenband I z. KTB 1, Organisationsbefehle, Erfahrungsberichte, Allgemeines. Correspondence, orders, and memoranda concerning organization and reorganization, reports on experience gained during combat in the Utroya River and Gnilnas areas in Latvia, intelligence bulletins, experiences with Estonian recruits, and reminders for personnel to check veracity of orders received from doubtful sources. la, Anlagenband Ila z. KTB 1, Taktische Befehle. Tactical orders relating to operations during the -withdrawal from the Ostrov positions to the Marieriburg line. la, Anlagenband lib z. KTB 1, Taktische Befehle. Orders received from higher headquarters and ordeife issued to lower echelons on the withdrawal from the Marienburg line to the Tulpen line in Lithuania. la, Anlagenband He z, KTB 1, Taktische Befehle. through the Baltic countries. Orders relating to the withdrawal la, Anlagenband III z. KTB 1, Wochenzustandsmeldungen, Star kerne Idungen, Pakaufstel lungen. Reports- received from subordinate units relating to combat strength, combat readiness, and guns and other weapons on hand. la, Anlagenband IV z. KTB 1, Tagesmeldungen, Luftaufklarungen. and aerial reconnaissance reports. Daily operations la, Anlagenband V z. KTB 1, Stellungsbau. Orders and reports on the construction and maintenance of field fortifications with maps (1:50,000 and 1:100,000) and a number of sketches. Dates No, Roll 1st Frame Jul 16 - Oct 15, 19^ 60999/1 918 Jul 16 - Oct 11, 19UU 60999/2 Jul Ik - 31, Aug 1 - Sep 20, 60999/ /U Sep 21 - Oct 15, 19^ 60999/5 Jul 16 - Oct 15, 19^ 60999/ /7- Jul 16 - Oct 15, 19^ / Jul 27 - Oct U, 19*0* 60999/ ^ la, Anlagenband VI z. KTB 1, Artilleriegliederungen, Truppeneinteilungen. Charts showing order of battle of artillery units and data on organization, strength, and assignments of other Corps elements. Jul 19 - Oct lu, 19^ 60999/