385th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
The 385th Infantry Division, (German: 385. Infanterie-Division) also known as a "Rheingold" Division, was created on 10 January 1942 in Fallingbostel.
| 385th Infantry Division 385. Infanterie-Division | |
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| Active | 10 January 1942 – 17 February 1943 |
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| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Fallingbostel |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Karl Eibl |
The division was annihilated during the Battle of Stalingrad in early 1943 while subordinated to the 8th Italian Army. It was disbanded in the period from February to March 1943 and its survivors joined the 387th Infantry Division.[1]
Commanding officers
- General der Infanterie Karl Eibl, 7 January 1942 – 18 December 1942 (KIA)
- Generalmajor Eberhard von Schuckmann, 18 December 1942 – 15 February 1943
Notes
- Mitcham 2007, p. 87.
References
- Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). German Order of Battle, Volume Two: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in WWII. Mechanicsburg, PA, United States: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-3437-0.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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