78th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
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The 78th Infantry Division (German: 78. Infanterie-Division), later known as the 78th Assault Division (78. Sturm-Division), was a German infantry formation which fought during World War II. After the 78th Assault Division was destroyed near Minsk in July 1944, the 78th Volksgrenadier Division (78. Volksgrenadier-Division; formerly 543rd Volksgrenadier Division (543. Volksgrenadier-Division)) was created.
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78th Infantry Division 78th Assault Division 78th Volksgrenadier Division | |
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German: 78. Infanterie-Division 78. Sturm-Division 78. Volksgrenadier-Division | |
Active | 26 August 1939 — 8 May 1945 |
Disbanded | 1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Paul Völckers Hans Traut |
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