In November 1942 a "Stab Stolz" was formed to control all German units in Tunisia and a little later on the 18th November was given the title of "Division von Broich". Included in this new formation were artillery and and infantry units as well as a contingent of Fallschirmjäger and an Italian Bersaglieri Regiment. Later on the 26th Novmember it was the first German unit to engage American armoured units during World War 2.

In December 1942 Panzer Armeeoberkommando 5 was formed and Divison von Broich came under their direct control and was sent to the northern sector of the Tunisian front. Later in February General der Panzertruppe Hasso von Manteuffel took over command and von Broich was sent to take over command of 10th Panzer Divison. This gave the division the new title of Division von Manteuffel. Under his command the division made impressive advances, almost reaching Djebel Aboud before it incurred heavy losses. At the end of March the command was handed over to Generalleutnant Bulowius who remained with the division on the northern sector of the Tunisian front until it's surrender on 9th May 1943.