In 1941, the division was once again relocated to the east and joined the heavy fighting around Moscow. Once again, breakthroughs were immediate, with the division scheduled to reach the French coast within days. After the surrender of Poland, the division was relocated and prepared for the renewed offensive in France. Within days, the division was already approaching Warsaw with the help of other mechanized forces. Panzer-Division's first combat experience was in Poland in 1939, during the opening phases of the invasion. Panzer Division during river crossing operations over the Maas river Unit History Artillerie-Regiment, and their supporting regiments/battalions, such as flak, pioneers, and panzerjägers. Panzer-Division - as of 1943 - consisted of the 1. They were in order, Richard Koll, Werner Marcks, and Eberhard Thunert. The final three commanders of the division retained command each for a very small amount of time, usually only a couple of months. Panzer Division, was only replaced in 1944. Krüger being one of the most decorated of the commanders of 1. He was succeeded by Friedrich Kirchner, who served for two years, before being replaced by Walter Krüger in 1941. Panzer Division was Maximilian von Weichs zu Glon, who served as commander from early 1935 to late 1937, before being replaced by Rudolf Schmidt, who himself retained command until November 1939.

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