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7th Infantry Division | |
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German: 7. Infanterie-Division | |
Active | 1 October 1934 – 8 May 1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Munich |
Nickname(s) | Bavarian Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Franz Halder |
The 7th Infantry Division (7. Infanterie-Division) was a formation of the German Wehrmacht during World War II.
The division was formed 1 October 1934 in Munich from the Artillerieführer VII staff and renamed 7. Infanterie-Division with the disclosure of German rearmament on 15 October 1935. In preparation of the Invasion of Poland, the division was deployed to the Slovak Republik on 1 August 1939.
During its fight on the Eastern Front, the 7th Infantry Division at times oversaw the 638th Infantry Regiment, better known as the Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism. [1]: 10
The division surrendered to Soviet forces near Stutthof after the unconditional surrender of 8 May 1945.
The divisional insignia of the 7th Infantry Division showed a solid blue rectangle. [1]: 10
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (March 2016) |
7th Infantry Division | |
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German: 7. Infanterie-Division | |
Active | 1 October 1934 – 8 May 1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Munich |
Nickname(s) | Bavarian Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Franz Halder |
The 7th Infantry Division (7. Infanterie-Division) was a formation of the German Wehrmacht during World War II.
The division was formed 1 October 1934 in Munich from the Artillerieführer VII staff and renamed 7. Infanterie-Division with the disclosure of German rearmament on 15 October 1935. In preparation of the Invasion of Poland, the division was deployed to the Slovak Republik on 1 August 1939.
During its fight on the Eastern Front, the 7th Infantry Division at times oversaw the 638th Infantry Regiment, better known as the Legion of French Volunteers Against Bolshevism. [1]: 10
The division surrendered to Soviet forces near Stutthof after the unconditional surrender of 8 May 1945.
The divisional insignia of the 7th Infantry Division showed a solid blue rectangle. [1]: 10