561st Volksgrenadier Division (Wehrmacht)
| 561st Infantry Division 561. Grenadierdivision | |
|---|---|
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561. Volks-Grenadier Division Vehicle Insignia | |
| Active | July - October 1944 |
| Country |
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| Branch | Army |
| Type | Grenadier |
| Size | Division |
The 561st Grenadier Division (German: 561. Grenadier-Division) in German was a Wehrmacht division active during World War II.
History
The 561st Grenadier Division was raised in July 1944 and placed under the leadership of Major General Walter Gorn on 21 July 1944. The division was sent to occupy the central sector of the Eastern Front, which was rapidly diminishing due to the successes of the Soviet's Red Army. In October 1944, the division was re-designated the 561st Volksgrenadier Division.
See also
Commanding officers
561st Volksgrenadier Division
- Generalmajor Walter Gorn: 21 July 1944[1]
- Colonel Felix Becker: 1 March 1945 – end of war[1]
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Mitcham Jr., Samuel W. (2007). German Order of Battle 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in WWII. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-4844-5.
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