German Military Abbreviations: The WWII Military Intelligence Guide

During World War II, the German military used a vast array of abbreviations to communicate quickly and efficiently. These abbreviations were used in all branches of the military, from the Wehrmacht (army) to the Luftwaffe (air force) to the Kriegsmarine (navy).

German Military Abbreviations: The WWII Military Intelligence Guide

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For Allied intelligence officers, understanding these abbreviations was essential to deciphering German military communications. This guide provides a comprehensive list of German military abbreviations used during World War II, along with their meanings and pronunciations.

Abbreviations

The following table lists German military abbreviations used during World War II, along with their meanings and pronunciations:

| Abbreviation | Meaning | Pronunciation | |---|---|---| | AA | Anti-aircraft | Ah-ah | | Abt. | Abteilung (battalion) | Ahb-tay-lung | | AG | Armeegruppe (army group) | Ar-may-gruppe | | AK | Armeekorps (army corps) | Ar-may-korps | | Aufkl.Abt. | Aufklärungsabteilung (reconnaissance battalion) | Owf-klay-rungs-ahb-tay-lung | | Btl. | Bataillon (battalion) | Bah-tah-lyon | | Div. | Division | Dee-vee-zyon | | Flak | Flugzeugabwehrkanone (anti-aircraft gun) | Flak | | Geb.Jg.Rgt. | Gebirgsjägerregiment (mountain infantry regiment) | Gay-birgs-yay-ger-ray-gee-ment | | Gren.Rgt. | Grenadierregiment (grenadier regiment) | Gray-nah-deer-ray-gee-ment | | HGr. | Heeresgruppe (army group) | Hay-res-gruppe | | HK | Heereskommando (army command) | Hay-res-kom-mahn-doh | | Inf.Rgt. | Infanterieregiment (infantry regiment) | In-fan-ter-ee-ray-gee-ment | | Jg.Div. | Jägerdivision (light infantry division) | Yay-ger-dee-vee-zyon | | Kdo. | Kommando (commando unit) | Kom-mahn-doh | | Kdr. | Kommandeur (commander) | Kom-mahn-dur | | LSSAH | Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (SS Adolf Hitler's personal bodyguard) | Layb-shtand-ar-tay SS Ah-dolf Hit-ler | | MG | Maschinengewehr (machine gun) | Mah-shee-nen-gay-vair | | OKH | Oberkommando des Heeres (army high command) | Oh-kay-hah | | OKL | Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (air force high command) | Oh-kay-el | | OKM | Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine (navy high command) | Oh-kay-em | | Pz.Div. | Panzerdivision (armored division) | Pant-zer-dee-vee-zyon | | Rgt. | Regiment (regiment) | Ray-gee-ment | | SS | Schutzstaffel (paramilitary organization) | SS | | Stuka | Sturzkampfflugzeug (dive bomber) | Shtoo-kah | | U-Boot | Unterseeboot (submarine) | Oo-boot | | Wk | Wehrkreis (military district) | Vayr-krayss | | Z.b.V. | Zur besonderen Verwendung (for special use) | Tsoor beh-zon-der-eh fer-ven-doong |

This guide is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War II. By understanding the German military abbreviations used during the conflict, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the German military's organization, tactics, and operations.

German Military Abbreviations: The WWII Military Intelligence Guide

by Anahita Tamaddon

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Language	:	English
File size	:	41777 KB
Print length	:	250 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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