8th Jäger Division (Wehrmacht)
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The German 8th Infantry Division (8. Infanterie-Division) was formed in Oppeln on 1 October 1934 under the cover name Artillerieführer III which was used until 15 October 1935. It was mobilized in August 1939 and took part in the Invasion of Poland, the Battle of France and Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. On 1 December 1941, it was reorganized and redesignated 8th Light Infantry Division. It was again redesignated on 30 June 1942 as the 8th Jäger Division. It surrendered to the Red Army in Moravia in May 1945.
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German: 8. Infanterie-Division 8. Leichte Division 8. Jäger-Division | |
Active | October 1934–May 1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Light infantry |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Oppeln |
Nickname(s) | Schlesische Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Rudolf Koch-Erpach |
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