Records of various German central, regional and local government agencies, military headquarters, commands and units; the Nazi Party, Party formations, affiliated associations and supervised organizations; papers of some private businesses, institutions and persons. The period covered is chiefly from 1920 to 1945. Finding aids: Guides to German Records Microfilmed at Alexandria, Virginia (National Archives, 1958-1993), also there is a set of these guides located at the University of Irvine, California., Nos. 1-98. The Guides are out-of-print but are available for use or purchase on Microfilm Publication T733, roll 1 (Guides 1-20); roll 2 (Guides 21-40); roll 3 (Guides 41-55): roll 4 (Guides 56-65); roll 5 (Guides 66-70); roll 6 (Guides 71-73); roll 7 (Guides 74-78); roll 8 (Guides 79-84); roll 9 (Guides 85-88). Guides 85-97 are also available on individual microfiche. Relevant Guides are indicated by "GG" numbers below: Records of Headquarters, German Army High Command (Oberkommando des Heeres/OKH). Microfilm Publication T78. 993 rolls. (GG 12, 29, 30, 82, 87, 91, 96 and T176/rolls 18 and 28) Records of German Army Areas (Wehrkreise). Microfilm Publication T79. 344 rolls. (GG 34 and T176/rolls 22 and 24) Records of German Field Commands: Army Groups. Microfilm Publication T311. 305 rolls. (GG 40, 52 and T176/roll 21) Records of German Field Commands: Armies. Microfilm Publication T312. 1,696 rolls. (GG 14, 42-44, 47-50, 54, 56 and T176/rolls 12-12A) Records of German Field Commands: Panzer Armies. Microfilm Publication T313. 489 rolls. (GG 51, 53 and T176/roll 17) Records of German Field Commands: Corps. Microfilm Publication T314. 1,670 rolls. (GG 46, 55, 58-62) Records of German Field Commands: Divisions. Microfilm Publication T315. 2,379 rolls. (GG 41, 45, 63-74 and 76) Records of German Field Commands: Rear Areas, Occupied Territories and Others. Microfilm Publication T501. 363 rolls. (GG 38, 57 and T176/roll 25) German Military and Technical Manuals, 1910-1945. Microfilm Publication T283. 162 rolls. (Roll list available; T176/roll 14 covers only rolls 1-126) 2. Many, about 60-70% of the Divisions that fought at Stalingrad have no or very few records that survived. Divisional reports are the best source for regimental level information. The 24th Panzer and 79 Infantry Division appears to have the most information. 3. Almost all Regimental histories were stored in one location and were destroyed in allied bombing raids. Regimental reports are the best source for battalion, company and small unit level information.
Army records:
Notes:
1. About 5-10% of the 6th Army diaries are missing or were destroyed during the battle.
Here is a sample of the NARA guides from the 24th Panzer Division:
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