272nd Infantry Division
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The 272nd Infantry Division was a Type 1944 Infantry division of the German Wehrmacht during World War II, that was originally formed in December 1943. The division fought in many of the major battles throughout Operation Overlord, culminating in the Retreat from Northern France and the Low Countries in late August/early September 1944.
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272nd Infantry Division | |
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German: 272. Infanterie-Division | |
Active | December 1943 – September 1944 |
Disbanded | Reformed into 272nd Volksgrenadier Division September 1944, disbanded April 1945. |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division, 12,725 men total |
Engagements | Battle of Caen Operation Atlantic Operation Spring Battle of Verrières Ridge Retreat to the Seine |
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