319th Static Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
The 319th Static Infantry Division (German 319. Infanterie-Division (bo.)) was a German Army static division during World War II. It was raised in November 1940 from units of the 87th, 169th and the 299th Infantry Divisions. On 30 April 1941 the 319th Division replaced the 216th Infantry Division in the Channel Islands defense and remained in that position until its capture in May 1945 by British forces.
| 319th Static Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| 319. (bodenständige) Infanterie-Division | |
319th Division insignia. | |
| Active | 15 November 1940 – 8 May 1945 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Heer (Wehrmacht) |
| Type | Static infantry |
| Role | Coastal defence |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Guernsey |
| Engagements | Granville raid |
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