Battle of Kharkov
In January–February 1943, "Großdeutschland" and XLVIII.Panzerkorps, along with the II SS Panzer Corps took part in the Third Battle of Kharkov. The division fought alongside the 1.SS Division "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler", 2.SS Division "Das Reich" and 3.SS Division "Totenkopf" during these battles. After the fall of Kharkov, the "Großdeutschland" was again pulled back and refitted.