Panzer II variants the Pz.Kpfw. IIJ, it was redesigned after the Panzer V Panther, most noticeably with the introduction of fully sloped frontal armor. Two versions were initially planned, a lighter, faster 18-ton variant and a slower, 26-ton vehicle; the former was abandoned at an early stage. Subsequently, work on the first prototype was abandoned when it was determined that the vehicle was underarmed for its weight, and versions of the Panzer IV and V could serve just as well in the reconnaissance role while being more capable of defending themselves. This vehicle never received an official Panzerkampfwagen title, but it would have
Panzer brigade was unclear. The other supportive components included one Panzer Aufklärungs-Kompanie, one Panzer Pioniere-Kompanie and one Sturmgeschütz Kompanie. Thus, these brigades could field two Panzer and two Panzergrenadier battalions. Aside from the Panzer Brigades above, there were also ad-hoc units that were known as Panzer Brigades; there was a Panzer Brigade that was actually a commando unit (Panzer Brigade 150). With few exceptions, like the 106th Panzer Brigade, the Panzer Brigades were short-lived. Most were eventually disbanded by absorption into existing panzer and panzergrenadier divisions. Books Websites Panzer brigade Panzer Brigades were formations in the German Army during World War II.