The Panzer-Abteilung 33 was formed on 1 July 1938 from the Panzerwagen-Bataillon of the Austrian Bundesheer. It was activated in September 1939 and was assigned to 4. Leichte-Division. On 2 February 1940 it became II./Panzer-Regiment 33.

Sources used

Thomas L. Jentz - Panzertruppen (2 vol)
Georg Tessin - Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht 1933-1945

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