39th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
The 39th Infantry Division (German: 39. Infanterie-Division) was a German Army infantry division in World War II. Formed in July 1942, it existed for a little over 15 months. Reduced to battle group size by October 1943 in fighting during the Battle of the Dnieper on the Eastern Front, it was disbanded in November 1943. Its surviving troops were absorbed by other German army formations.
| 39th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
39. Infanterie-Division Vehicle Insignia | |
| Active | 10 July 1942 – November 1943 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Elsenborn |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hugo Hoefl |
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