78th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
The 78th Infantry Division (German: 78. Infanterie-Division), later known as the 78th Assault Division (78. Sturm-Division), was a German infantry formation which fought during World War II. After the 78th Assault Division was destroyed near Minsk in July 1944, the 78th Volksgrenadier Division (78. Volksgrenadier-Division; formerly 543rd Volksgrenadier Division (543. Volksgrenadier-Division)) was created.
| 78th Infantry Division 78th Assault Division 78th Volksgrenadier Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 78. Infanterie-Division 78. Sturm-Division 78. Volksgrenadier-Division | |
Insignia of 78th Infantry-Division (left) and Sturm-Division (right) | |
| Active | 26 August 1939 — 8 May 1945 |
| Disbanded | 1945 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | World War II
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Paul Völckers Hans Traut |
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