162nd Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
The 162nd Infantry Division (162. Infanterie-Division) was an infantry division of the Heer of Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht during World War II.
| 162nd Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| 162. Infanterie-Division | |
| Active | 1 December 1939 – 21 May 1943 |
| Country | Germany |
| Branch | Heer (Wehrmacht) |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Groß Born |
| Engagements | Eastern Front |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hermann Franke |
It is not to be confused with its vastly different successor formation, the 162nd Turkestani Division.
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