Dates of withdrawal of Zerstörer Gruppen from Eastern Front in 1942 1943

[Paul Thompson]

Originally Posted by John Manrho

I./ZG 1 received the order to return to Germany on 30.7.1943 although it was already anticipated for a few days. On 7.8.1943 arrival in Wunstorf, transfer to Bad Lippspringe on 12.9.1943.

Thank you for your contribution concerning I./ZG 1, John. Since you mentioned that the order to return had been anticipated, may I ask whether you know the reasoning behind this move? The Orel salient was under heavy Soviet pressure by this time, yet it would appear that I./ZG 1 spent the next couple of months resting instead of contributing to the German defence either in the East or the West.

Regards,
Paul