5th Mountain Division (Wehrmacht)
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The 5th Mountain Division (German: 5. Gebirgs-Division) was an formation of the German Wehrmacht during World War II. It was established in the Wehrkreis XVIII in October 1940, out of units taken from the 1st Mountain Division and the 10th Infantry Division. The unit surrendered to the U.S. Army near Turin in May 1945.
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5th Mountain Division | |
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German: 5. Gebirgs-Division | |
Active | 1940–45 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Gebirgsjäger |
Role | Mountain warfare |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Salzburg |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | General Julius Ringel |
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