SS Panzergrenadier Brigade 49

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SS Panzergrenadier Brigade 49
Active 1944
Country Nazi Germany Nazi Germany
Allegiance Adolf Hitler
Branch Flag of the Schutzstaffel.svg Waffen SS
Type Panzergrenadier
Size Brigade
Engagements World War II

SS Panzergrenadier Brigade 49 was a formation of the Waffen SS during World War II. According to Ladwehr, it was created in June 1944, from units stationed at the NCO's (SS-Unterführerschulen) and replacement units. By the end of August it had been virtually destroyed and the remnants were incorporated into the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division.

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Further reading

  • Landwehr Richard, Alarm Units! SS Panzergrenadier Brigades 49 and 51,Published by Merriam Press, ISBN 1576381781