The Infanterie-Division Schlesien was formed on 4 July 1944 at Truppenübungsplatz Neuhammer as a Schatten-Division (Shadow-Division, used to reinforce other units or to be upgraded into a normal division). It was used to strengthen 94. Infanterie-Division, 98. Infanterie-Division and 148. Infanterie-Division.

Order of battle

Grenadier-Regiment Schlesien 1
Grenadier-Regiment Schlesien 2
Artillerie-Abteilung
Pionier-Bataillon

Sources used

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

Reference material on this unit

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