114th Jäger Division
114th Jäger Division (German: 114. Jäger-Division) was a light infantry division of the German Army in World War II. It was formed in April 1943, following the reorganization and redesignation of the 714th Infantry Division (German: 714. Infanterie-Division). The 714th Division had been formed in May 1941, and transferred to Yugoslavia to conduct anti-partisan and Internal security operations. It was involved in Operation Delphin which was an anti-partisan operation in Croatia that took place between 15 November and 1 December 1943. The objective of the mission was to destroy the Partisan elements on the Dalmatian islands off central Dalmatia.
| 714th Infantry Division 114th Jäger Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 714. Infanterie-Division 114. Jäger-Division | |
114. Jäger Division Vehicle Insignia | |
| Active | 1941–45 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Heer (Wehrmacht) |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | Battle of Kozara Operation Ziethen Battle of Anzio |
The division was transferred to Italy in January 1944, to reinforce the Anzio front. It was destroyed in combat in that theater in April 1945.