The Division z.b.V. 402 was formed in October 1939 and disbanded in November 1939 to strengthen Division Nr. 152. It was reformed in January 1940 and redesignated Division Nr. 402 in September 1942.

Commanders

General der Infanterie Hans Petri (25 Oct 1939 - 1 Feb 1940)
Generalleutnant Hans Windeck (1 Feb 1940 - 1 May 1940)
Generalleutnant Erich von Keiser (1 May 1940 - 19 Sep 1942)

Area of operations

Northern Germany (Oct 1939 - Sep 1942)

Order of battle (March 1940)

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Sources used

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

Reference material on this unit

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