The Division Nr. 171 was formed in November 1939 in Hannover and was redesignated 171. Reserve-Division in September 1942.

Commanders

Generalleutnant Eugen Schlenther (1 Nov 1939 - 20 Sep 1942)

Area of operations

Germany (Nov 1939 - Sep 1942)

Sources used

Georg Tessin - Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht 1933-1945

Reference material on this unit

- None known at this time -