7. Panzer-Division was formed Oct 1939 from 2. Leichte-Division. It fought in Flanders and France, remaining in France until Feb 1941. It was refitted and sent to the Eastern front where it fought in the central sector until May 1942 when it was sent to France for refitting. It returned to the Eastern front Feb 1943, this time to the southern sector. It took part in the fighting at Kursk, Kiev, Zhitomir, Kharkov and later in the long retreat through the Ukraine. It was transferred to the Baltic states Aug 1944 and remained there until Nov 1944. It retreated west fighting the Red Army and surrendered to the British Army at Schwerin at the May 1945.