The 240th Infantry Division for special deployment ( German: 240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V.) was a z.b.V. staff of the German Heer during World War II. While nominally a divisional staff, it was de facto a corps-level unit. It was only active from April to June 1942.
The 240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V. was formed in Bielefeld on 16 April 1942 for deployment in the occupied Netherlands. [1] The division's only commander was Joseph Lehmann. [2]
Throughout its short lifespan, which lasted from 16 April 1942 to 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division oversaw the 82nd Infantry Division, 167th Infantry Division and 719th Infantry Division. [2]
On 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division, which had already effectively been a corps command, was formally upgraded and redesignated LXXXVIII [88th] Army Corps. [1] [2]
The 240th Infantry Division for special deployment ( German: 240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V.) was a z.b.V. staff of the German Heer during World War II. While nominally a divisional staff, it was de facto a corps-level unit. It was only active from April to June 1942.
The 240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V. was formed in Bielefeld on 16 April 1942 for deployment in the occupied Netherlands. [1] The division's only commander was Joseph Lehmann. [2]
Throughout its short lifespan, which lasted from 16 April 1942 to 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division oversaw the 82nd Infantry Division, 167th Infantry Division and 719th Infantry Division. [2]
On 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division, which had already effectively been a corps command, was formally upgraded and redesignated LXXXVIII [88th] Army Corps. [1] [2]