Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
Panzergrenadier - Division " Großdeutschland " ( Motorized Infantry Division " German Akbar " ) is one of the combat units of the German Army for action during World War II can be said to belong to the elite . However, like the other units , often a confusion about the parent unit . Some say that the original Großdeutschland Division under the command of Hitler 's Heer is part of the Waffen - SS , but it's not ! Actually , the precursor Großdeutschland been around since before Hitler appeared as ruler of Germany . Forces that formed shortly after World War I ended ( 1921 ) was named Wachtregiment Berlin ( Berlin Keep Regiment ) and served as a troop parade , not to fight .
History Wachtregiment Berlin to become the elite Großdeutschland inseparable from Hitler 's career then went on to become the sole ruler of Nazi Germany . That said, Großdeutschland is one force that can sustain the political machine of Nazi war machine once proved to be very reliable on the battlefield . Though the initial formation of the squad was one of Hitler 's pride , as the Treaty of Versailles , not to fight but just as troops parade city of Berlin ! However , the long history of Germany which has always characterized the fight and is supported by the ambitions of Hitler who wanted to avenge by mastering Europe , Deutchland Uber Alles ( Germany above all ) , it managed to score Großdeutschland turn into malignant forces .
Embryo formation Wachtregiment Berlin itself is driven by the German situation was chaotic . Amid the economic and political disorder in Germany at that time , the group that wing Fascist party and mutually hostile Communist exacerbate the situation even more . They were " massacred " in the streets , almost unbearable . To avoid more messy and circumstances leading to the outbreak of the revolution , guard Berlin , Berlin Wachtregiment finally " forced " established . In addition to securing charge embryos newly established Weimar Republic , Wachtregiment also regularly hold parades and escort duties in the capital . It's just old age Wachtregiment not due in June of the same year , the parade disbanded army . Furthermore , the unit is re - formed into Kommando der Wachtruppe and has the task which is not much different than Wachtregiment .
Kommando der Wachtruppe consists of seven companies each of which is taken from one of seven divisions which are permitted by the Treaty of Versailles . Every company in charge for three months before returning to the parent division. With the task and look like this , not unlike Wachtruppe Reichswehr ( German Army after World War 1 and the pre - Nazi ) .
Kommando der Wachtruppe headquartered in Moabit Barracks . Every Monday , Wednesday, Friday and Saturday , Kommando der Wachtruppe always appear in public in case the transition ceremony . In the ceremony, look how modisnya Kommando der Wachtruppe complete with all the attributes of greatness and strapping footsteps and weapon demonstration in front of the Brandenburg Gate , while the German economy when it was messy ! In some countries up until now , the tradition is an interesting spectacle guard shift and become a tourist attraction . As in the UK , a similar ceremony is held every day in the spring and summer as well as on certain days in the fall and winter at Buckingham Palace . While in Indonesia , was once a popular tradition in the presidential palace guards with Twilight Parade held every weekend .
In addition to the transition guard ceremony , Kommando der Wachtruppe also had a ceremony on Sunday , Tuesday and Thursday with regimental music . His routine is doing the action of the barracks across the city carnival and ending at the Brandenburg Gate War Memorial . The parade splendor can still be seen today in the Queen 's Guard change of guard at Buckingham Palace , England .
Shortly after Adolf Hitler was chosen as Reichskanzler in 1933 , Wachtruppe reorganized with a new identity as Wachtruppe Berlin . In 1936 , the unit grew to be eight companies . In June 1937 , the unit was once again given a new name Wacht Regiment Berlin . In this new sisitem , rotation of personnel is done per - six months .