122nd Infantry Division (Germany)
Encyclopedia
The 122nd Infantry
Division (German: 122. Infanterie-Division) was a German
division
in World War II
. It was formed on 5 October 1940
Infantry
Infantrymen are soldiers who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot to engage the enemy face to face and have historically borne the brunt of the casualties of combat in wars. As the oldest branch of combat arms, they are the backbone of armies...
Division (German: 122. Infanterie-Division) was a German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
division
Division (military)
A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It was formed on 5 October 1940
Organisation
| 1941 | Juli 1944 |
|---|---|
Infanty Regiment 409 Infanty Regiment 410 Infanty Regiment 411 |
Grenadier Regiment 409 Grenadier Regiment 410 Grenadier Regiment 411 |
Reconnaissance Battalion 122 |
Fusilier Battalion 122 |
| Artillery Regiment 122 | |
| Engineer Battalion 122 | |
| Field Replacement Battalion 122 | |
Anti Tank Battalion 122 |
Anti Tank Battalion 122 (mot.) |
Divisional Signal Battalion 122 |
Divisional Signal Battalion 122 (part motorised) |
Divisional Services 122 |
Divisional Supply Troops 122 Administrative troops 122 Transport Park Troops 122 Fieldpost 122 Vetenary Troops122 Medical troops 122 |
Commanding officers
- Generalleutnant Siegfried MacholzSiegfried MacholzSiegfried Macholz was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership...
, 5 October 1940 – 8 December 1941 - Generalleutnant Friedrich Bayer, 8 December 1941 – 17 February 1942
- Generalleutnant Siegfried Macholz, 17 February 1942 – 1 August 1942
- Generalleutnant Kurt ChillKurt ChillKurt Chill was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LV. Armeekorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful...
, 1 August 1942 – 10 October 1942 - Generalleutnant Gustav Hundt, 10 October 1942 – November 1942
- Generalleutnant Siegfried Macholz, November 1942 – 1 December 1942
- Generalmajor Adolf Westhoff, 1 December 1942 – 8 January 1943
- Generalmajor Adolf TrowitzAdolf TrowitzAdolf Eduard Trowitz was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful...
, 8 January 1943 – 15 May 1943 - Generalleutnant Alfred Thielmann, 15 May 1943 – 27 June 1943
- Generalleutnant Kurt Chill, 27 June 1943 – 1 February 1944
- Generalmajor Johann-Albrecht von Blücher, 1 February 1944 – 4 February 1944
- Generalmajor Hero Breusing, 4 February 1944 – 25 August 1944
- General der Infanterie Friedrich FangohrFriedrich FangohrFriedrich Fangohr was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the I. Armeekorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...
, 25 August 1944 – 20 January 1945 - Generalmajor Bruno SchatzBruno SchatzBruno Schatz as a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership...
, 20 January 1945 – 8 May 1945