4 Panzer Division 1941-1945 -

: While some elements were evacuated by sea to West Prussia in early 1945 to continue the defense of Germany, the majority of the unit remained in Courland. The division finally surrendered to the Red Army on May 8, 1945. War Crimes and Legacy

: Following the failure at Kursk, the division began a multi-year fighting withdrawal across the Desna and Dnieper rivers, constantly acting as a "fire brigade" to plug gaps in the collapsing German lines. The Final Years and the Courland Pocket (1944–1945) 4 Panzer Division 1941-1945

: During the massive Soviet summer offensive of 1944, the 4th Panzer Division was one of the few units to successfully counter-attack, briefly halting the Soviet advance near Warsaw at the Battle of Radzymin. : While some elements were evacuated by sea

: In July 1943, the division participated in the Battle of Kursk , the largest tank battle in history. It served as a primary armored force on the northern flank but failed to achieve a breakthrough against deeply entrenched Soviet defenses. The Final Years and the Courland Pocket (1944–1945)

: In late 1944, the division was pushed into Lithuania and eventually trapped in the Courland Peninsula along with the rest of Army Group North.