On D-Day the Panzer Divisions of I SS Panzer Korps, 1 SS & 12 SS Panzer Divisions had different organisational structures as well as being in different states of combat readiness. The 1 SS Panzer Division, had recently been transferred from the Eastern Front, where it has seen considerable action, was in the process of being refitted as a 'TYPE 44' SS Panzer Division, at the same time its soldiers, many who had only recently joined its ranks as raw recruits were being intensively trained. The 12 SS Panzer Division, which had not been in action, was organised as a 'TYPE 43' SS Panzer Division. This Division was lavishly equipped and highly trained and was considered fully combat ready.