Glossary of German military terms
This is a list of words, terms, concepts, and slogans that have been or are used by the German military. Ranks and translations of nicknames for vehicles are included. Also included are some general terms from the German language found frequently in military jargon. Some terms are from the general German cultural background, others are given to show a change that was made before or after the Nazi era. Some factories that were the primary producers of military equipment, especially tanks, are also given.
Wehrmacht military ranks
Operation code names
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
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Glossary
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A-Stand — forward defensive gunner's position on aircraft.
abgeschossen — shot down; destroyed by means of firing.
Abschnitt — sector, district.
Abteilung (Abt.) — a battalion-sized unit of armor, artillery or cavalry; in other contexts a detachment or section.
- Abteilungsarzt — battalion physician
- Abteilungschef — battalion commander in artillery and cavalry formations
- Abteilungsführer — substitute battalion commander in artillery and cavalry formations
- Abteilungsveterinär — battalion veterinarian