82nd Infantry Division (Germany)
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The 82nd Infantry Division (German: 82. Infanteriedivision) was a German Army infantry division in World War II
. The 82nd was part of the sixth wave (6. Welle) of German infantry divisions.
Returning to Germany in December 1940, they were redeployed into the Netherlands the following month. In May, the division was separated - elements of the 82nd were to remain as an occupational force in the Netherlands, while the rest were to invade the Soviet Union. In December 1942, the occupational elements would move to the Eastern front.
The 82nd would remain in the Eastern front until their eventual destruction in May 1944. Survivors were absorbed into the 254th Division.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The 82nd was part of the sixth wave (6. Welle) of German infantry divisions.
History
The 82nd Infantry Division was raised in December 1939 and was first deployed into action the following May during the invasion of France and the low countries.Returning to Germany in December 1940, they were redeployed into the Netherlands the following month. In May, the division was separated - elements of the 82nd were to remain as an occupational force in the Netherlands, while the rest were to invade the Soviet Union. In December 1942, the occupational elements would move to the Eastern front.
The 82nd would remain in the Eastern front until their eventual destruction in May 1944. Survivors were absorbed into the 254th Division.
Components
- 158th Infantry Regiment
- 168th Infantry Regiment
- 182nd Artillery Regiment
- 182nd Panzerjäger Battalion
- 182nd Signals Battalion
- 182nd Signals Battalion
- 182nd Pioneer Battalion
Commanders
- Generalleutnant Josef Lehmann (1 Dec 1939 - 1 Apr 1942)
- General der Infanterie Friedrich HoßbachFriedrich HoßbachFriedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Hoßbach was a German staff officer who in 1937 was the military adjutant to the Fuehrer of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves...
(1 Apr - 6 July 1942) - Generalleutnant Alfred Bäntsch (6 July 1942 - 31 Jan 1943)
- Generalleutnant Karl Faulenbach (31 Jan - 15 Mar 1943)
- Generalleutnant Hans-Walter HeyneHans-Walter HeyneHans-Walter Heyne-Hedersleben was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership...
(15 Mar - Apr 1943) - Generalleutnant Friedrich-August Weinknecht (Apr - May 1943)
- Generalleutnant Hans-Walter Heyne (May 1943 - 10 May 1944)
See also
- Division (military)Division (military)A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...
, Military unit, List of German divisions in WWII - HeerGerman ArmyThe German Army is the land component of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Following the disbanding of the Wehrmacht after World War II, it was re-established in 1955 as the Bundesheer, part of the newly formed West German Bundeswehr along with the Navy and the Air Force...
, WehrmachtWehrmachtThe Wehrmacht – from , to defend and , the might/power) were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer , the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe .-Origin and use of the term:...