294th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
| 294th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Country |
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| Branch | Heer |
| Type | Division |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 294th Infantry Division was a German infantry division in World War II that participated in the invasion of Yugoslavia.[1] The 294th Infantry Division was amalgamated with the 513th Infantry Regiment to create the 513th Grenadier Regiment, on October 15, 1942.
Commanding officers
- Generalleutnant Otto Gabcke, 13 February 1940 – 22 March 1942
- General der Infanterie Johannes Block, 22 March 1942 – 12 August 1943
- Generalmajor Hermann Frenking, 12 August – 24 December 1943
- Generalmajor Werner von Eichstädt, 24 December 1943 – 26 August 1944
Notes
- ↑ U.S. Army 1986, p. 41.
References
- U.S. Army (1986) [1953]. The German Campaigns in the Balkans (Spring 1941). Washington, D.C.: United States Army Center of Military History. OCLC 16940402. CMH Pub 104-4.
- The life of RKT Major Hans Guhr. (07-22-2012). Major Hans Guhr. http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609656
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