521. Infanterie-Division

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Published: 30 July 2011 30 July 2011
Last Updated: 24 March 2013 24 March 2013
The 521. Infanterie-Division was formed in November 1939 in East Prussia from Grenzschutz-Abschnittskommando 15. It was redesignated 395. Infanterie-Division in March 1940.

Commanders

Generalleutnant Wolf Schede (15 Nov 1939 - 7 Jan 1940)
Generalleutnant Hans Stengel (7 Jan 1940 - 18 Mar 1940)

Area of operations

East Prussia (Nov 1939 - Mar 1940)

Order of battle

Grenzwacht-Regiment 51
Grenzwacht-Regiment 61

Sources used

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

Reference material on this unit

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