: In October 1941, the division encountered the Soviet T-34 tank near Mtsensk. The superior Soviet armor and firepower "savaged" the division's lighter Panzer IVs, forcing a temporary halt and a reorganization of the remaining tanks into a single brigade.
By 1944, the division was a shadow of its former self, frequently operating with only 30-50% of its authorized tank strength due to supply shortages. 4 Panzer Division 1941-1945
Following the disaster at Moscow, the 4th Panzer Division was partially rebuilt and spent much of 1942 in a series of grueling skirmishes near Orel. : In October 1941, the division encountered the
: In late 1944, the division was pushed into Lithuania and eventually trapped in the Courland Peninsula along with the rest of Army Group North. : In October 1941