Hoheres Kcmmondo z.b.v. XXXVII (XXXVII Corps Command) /-,

Hoheres Kcmmondo z.b.v. XXXVII (XXXVII Corps Command) /-, The XXXVII Corps Command was activated on October 23, 939, from the elements of Grenzschutzabschnittskommando 30 (Border Security Command 30) in-brno (Brunn). It was transferred to western Germany in November 939> and took part in the breakthrough of the Maginot Line in May and June 9^0. After cessation of hostilities it was stationed at The Hague until March 9^ where it was charged with coastal defense. It was then moved to Belgium and northern France where it remained until April 9^2. /The XXXVII Corps Command was converted to the LXXXII Infantry Corps on May 27, 9^2, according to the Potsdam Catalog^ Item Dates Item No. Roll st Frame Ia p QU., Kriegstagebucher (Zweitschr.). War journals relating to Corps operational activities, Oct 23, 939 - Jul 2, 9^0, and supply activities during the period of positional warfare, Oct 23, 939 - Jul 27, 9^0, and the German campaign in western Europe. Also, officers' assignment chart, strength reports, schedules of appointments and inspections of the commanding general, information on various maneuvers and training courses, data on the breakthrough of the Maginot Line, and the surrender of the French Army, and an order of AOK transferring Oct 23, 939 - the Corps to Holland, Jul 2, 9^0. /Frames -70 are described on page Qj jul 27, 9^0 E 33 * 7 la, Kriegstagebuch. War journal containing information on the activation of the Corps Command from elements of Border Security Command 30 in Brno, transfer to Wetzlar, inspections and other activities of the commanding general, transfer to Gleisweiler, surrender of French Forces, orders assigning the Corps to the 2th Army, and transfer to The Hague. Includes strength reports on men and horses, and an officers assignment chart. /This item is a handwritten Oct 23, 939 - version of item E 33 without the supply journal./ Jul 2 > 9^ W 6898 89! 25 la, Anlagen, Band I z. KTB. A city map (:7,500) of Wetzlar, situation and terrain maps (:25,000, :00,000, and :300,000), charts showing officers' assignments, operational plans and suggestions on tactical problems, operational orders and directives, order of battle charts, and reports on combat engagements in the Saar-Rhine area. Jan 29 - May 30, 9^0 W 6898/a 238 la, Anlagen, Band II z. KTB. Situation and terrain maps (:50,000 and :300,000); order of battle charts; evaluation reports on the enemy situation and terrain factors on the Maginot Line; orders, messages, and special regulations regarding the attack on the Maginot Line; and special supply regulations. May 30 - Jun 8, 9^0 W 6898/b U09

62 Coheres Kommando z.b.v. XXXVII Item Dates Item No. Roll st Frame la, Anlagen, Band III z. KTB. Orders for the encirclement and breakthrough of the Maginot Line, the clearing of the area between the Saar and the Rhine River of enemy forces, and the continuation of the campaign in France. Jun 8 -,Jul 20, 9^0 W 6898/c 738 la, Gefechtsbericht. Combat report. May 28 - Jun 25, 9^0 W 6898/d 057 la, Erfahrungsberichte iiber Unternehmen im Bereiche des AOK. Experience reports on operations in the st Army area.. ',. May 2-26, 9^0 W 6898/e 3 la, Vorlaufiger Gefechtsbericht. Preliminary combat report. Jun 9-20, 9^0 W 6898/f 89 la, Gefechtsberichte. Maginot Line. Reports on preparations for the breakthrough of the Jun - 23, 9^0 W 6898/g la, Gefechtsbericht der 25. Infanterie Division, Einsatz der ruckwartigen Dienste. Combat report of the 25th Infantry Division, and a report on the employment of the rear area services. Jun 2-2, 9^0 W 6898/k 8 la, Gefechtsbericht der 262. Infanterie Division. Infantry Division on operations in France. Combat report of the 262d Jun Ik, 9*0 W 6898/n 00 la, Gefechts-, Erfahrungs- und Erlebnisberichte der unterstellten Divisionen und Truppen. Operations reports of subordinate units. Jun - Jul 3, 9^0 W 6898/q 95 Ic, Anlagenband z. KTB. Reports and other papers relating to propaganda matters and prisoner-of-war interrogation reports. Mar 7 - Jun 23, 9*0 W 6898/s 32 Ic,Anlagenband 2 z. KTB. Information pertaining to measures to preserve the technical facilities of the Maginot Line, coastal defense facilities, and factories in occupied western Europe. Jun 2k - Jul, 9^0 W 6898/t " 596 la, Anlagen z. TB, Kustenschutz. Orders, regulations, reports, correspondence, tables, order of battle charts, and maps and overlays (:25,000 and :00,000) concerning Corps coastal defense operations in the Netherlands and Friesland. la, Wochenmeldungen. Weekly reports on dperations in Landau and France. Jul 7, Mar 8-9+0 - Mar!*+, 9+ Jun 3, 9^0' 0250/ 0250/3 89? 63+ 067

Item Hoheres Kcmmando z.b.v. XXXVII Dates Item No. Roll 63 st Frame la, Korpsbefehle. Corps orders pertaining to operations in the Rhine Palatinate. la, Ausbildungsverfugungen. Corps directives pertaining to training in the Netherlands. Nov 2, 939 - May 2, Aug 5 - Oct 2l*, 0250/* 0250/5 225 la, Geheimakten. Records of the Operations Branch relating to precautionary measures during air raid alarms and instructions on use of telephones. Apr 30 - Dec 8, 9**0 0250/6 68 la, Landesschutzenbataillone. Orders concerning the transfer of regional defense battalions to various places in France and the Netherlands. Jun - Aug 23, 9^0 0250/8 396 la, Morgen- und Abendmeldungen. western front. Morning and evening reports on operations on the Mar - Jun 5, 9*0 0250/9 6ol* la, Morgen-, Abend- und Tagesmeldungen. Morning, evening, and daily reports concerning operations in France. May 6 - Jun 22, 9*0 0250/0 885 la, Tagesmeldungen. Daily reports on operations in France. Jun 23 - Jul, 9*0 0250/ 6 la, Abendmeldungen. Evening reports on operations in the Netherlands. la, Akten, Oberfeldkommandantur 592 und Kommandeur der Truppen des Heeres in den Niederlanden. Miscellaneous papers pertaining to the military occupation of the Netherlands. Jul 5, 9^0 - Feb 26, May 27 - Jun 5, 9*0 0250/2 0250/3 89!* 90 la, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report of the Operations Branch concerning Corps coastal defense and training activities in the Netherlands. On July *, 9^0 9 the Corps took over the operations of the Kommandeur der Truppen des Heeres in den Niederlanden. The Corps was subordinate to AOK 9 and AOK 6 successively. Jul 2, Mar 6, 069/ 89^ 9 la, Anlagen z. TB. Annexes to the activity report of the Operations Branch. Jul 2, Mar 6, 069/2 89U 57 la, Anlagen z. TB, Fernsprechnotizen. A record of telephone calls. Sep 6, 9*0 - Mar ll*, 9* 069/3 * 262

Item Hoheres Kommando z.b.v. XXXVII Is,, Anlagen z. KTB. Directives relating to the use of tactical markings on vehicles and motor vehicles and flare identification signals. la, Allgemeines. Miscellaneous papers concerning administrative, organizational, transportation, economic, and security matters, the political situation, and the formation of headquarters of German Armed Forces in the Netherlands. Also, an experience report on the campaign in Poland. la, Kriegsgliederungen der SS "V" Division und 97- Infanterie Division. Order of battle charts and memos on exploitation of Dutch and Belgian fortifications and materiel. la, Lagebeurteilungen. Reports evaluating the military situation in France. la, Lehrgange. Memoranda and correspondence pertaining to training at the Infantry School at Dbberitz. la, Ausbildung. Correspondence and memoranda pertaining to training of the various arms and services in Harderwijk, Boulogne, Touquet, and on Guernsey. la, Alarmubungen. Instructions pertaining to protective measures to be taken in case of enemy landings in the Netherlands. ic, i'atigkeitsbericht. Report of Intelligence Branch activities in the Netherlands. la, Kriegstagebuch 3«War journal of the Operations Branch covering activities in Belgium and northern France, where the Corps took over the XXIII Army Corps sector. The Corps was subordinate to AOK 6 from Mar 6 - Apr l4, 94l,and to AOK 5 from Apr 4, 94l -Apr 30, la, Anlagen z, KTB 3- Reports, orders, order of battle charts, and maps "(:200,000 and :500,000) pertaining to Corps operations in Belgium and northern France. la, Fernsprechnotizen, Hefte -4. Records of telephone calls. Dates Dec 20, 939 - Jul 3, 940 Oct 25, 939 - Oct 9, 940 Jun 5, 940 Jul 20 - Dec 29, 94 Sep 26, 94 - Apr 24, 9*2 Apr 8, 94 - Mar 20, 942 Oct 20, 9*0 - Feb 3, 94 Jul 2, 940 - Mar 5, 94 Mar 6, 94 - Apr 30, 942 Mar 20, 94l - Apr 30, Mar 24 - Aug 27, 94l Item No. Roll st Frame 4-56/ 456/3 456/4 829/2 829/0 829/ 829/4 869/ 2074/ 2074/2 2074/4-2074/7 34 368 587 60 928 082 67 89 295 79

Hbhcres Kcmmando. z.b.v. XXXVII 65 Item Dates Item No. Roll st Frame la, Tagesmeldungen, Hefte -3 z. KTB 3^ Daily reports concerning activities and Aug 28, 9*4- - 207U/8- events in Belgium and northern France. Apr 30, 9^2 207^/0 955 Ic, Tatigkeitsbericht. Activity report of the Intelligence Branch. Apr, Apr 30, 9^2 207V 8 95 353