35th Infantry Division (Germany)
Encyclopedia
The 35th Infantry Division (German: 35. Infanteriedivision) was a German Army infantry division in World War II
.
In May 1940, the division was part of the German forces sent to invade France and Belgium, remaining as an occupational formation in the two nations until June the next year, when it took part in Operation Barbarossa
(the invasion of the Soviet Union). Between then and April 1945 the division would remain in the central and southern sectors before being forced back to East Prussia by the advancing Red Army
.
1942
1943
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...
.
History
The 35th Infantry Division was raised in October 1936 in Germany's re-militarisation. It was used mostly used on the eastern front.In May 1940, the division was part of the German forces sent to invade France and Belgium, remaining as an occupational formation in the two nations until June the next year, when it took part in Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II that began on 22 June 1941. Over 4.5 million troops of the Axis powers invaded the USSR along a front., the largest invasion in the history of warfare...
(the invasion of the Soviet Union). Between then and April 1945 the division would remain in the central and southern sectors before being forced back to East Prussia by the advancing Red Army
Red Army
The Workers' and Peasants' Red Army started out as the Soviet Union's revolutionary communist combat groups during the Russian Civil War of 1918-1922. It grew into the national army of the Soviet Union. By the 1930s the Red Army was among the largest armies in history.The "Red Army" name refers to...
.
Commanders
- Generalleutnant Hubert Schaller-Kallide (12 Oct 1936 - 24 Nov 1938)
- General der Infanterie Hans Wolfgang Reinhard (24 Nov 1938 - 25 Nov 1940)
- General der Infanterie Walther Fischer von WeikersthalWalther Fischer von WeikersthalWalther Ludwig Otto Karl Bernhard Fischer von Weikersthal was a highly decorated General der Infanterie 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...
(25 Nov 1940 - 1 Dec 1941) - General der Artillerie Rudolf Freiherr von RomanRudolf Freiherr von RomanRudolf Ernst Philipp August Joachim Freiherr von Roman was a German general who commanded several corps during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves...
(1 Dec 1941 - 10 Sep 1942) - Generalleutnant Ludwig MerkerLudwig MerkerLudwig Merker 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...
(10 Sep 1942 - Apr 1943) - Generalleutnant Otto DrescherOtto DrescherOtto Johann Drescher 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...
(Apr 1943 - 8 June 1943) - Generalleutnant Ludwig Merker (8 June 1943 - 5 Nov 1943)
- Generalleutnant Johann-Georg RichertJohann-Georg RichertJohann-Georg Richert 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield...
(5 Nov 1943 - 9 Apr 1944) - Generalmajor Gustav GihrGustav GihrGustav Gihr was the German commander of the 707th Infantry division during the Bobruisk Offensive.-World War I:...
(9 Apr 1944 - 11 May 1944) - Generalleutnant Johann-Georg Richert (11 May 1944 - May 1945)
- Generalmajor der Reserve Dr. Ernst Meiners (May 1945)
Order of battle
1939- 34.Infanterie-Regiment
- 109. Infanterie-Regiment
- 111. Infanterie-Regiment
- 35. Aufklärungs-Abteilung
- 35. Artillerie-Regiment
- 35. Beobachtungs-Abteilung
- 35. Pionier-Bataillon
- 35. Panzerabwehr-Abteilung
- 35. Nachrichten-Abteilung
- 35. Feldersatz-Bataillon
- 35. Versorgungseinheiten
1942
- 34. Füsilier-Regiment
- 109. Grenadier-Regiment
- 111. Grenadier-Regiment
- 35. Radfahr-Abteilung
- 35. Artillerie-Regiment
- 35. Pionier-Bataillon
- 35. Panzerjäger-Abteilung
- 35. Nachrichten-Abteilung
- 35. Feldersatz-Bataillon
- 35. Versorgungseinheiten
1943
- 34. Füsilier-Regiment
- 109. Grenadier-Regiment
- 111. Grenadier-Regiment
- 35. Füsilier-Bataillon
- 35. Artillerie-Regiment
- 35. Pionier-Bataillon
- 35. Panzerjäger-Abteilung
- 35. Nachrichten-Abteilung
- 35. Feldersatz-Bataillon
- 35. Versorgungseinheiten
See also
- Division (military)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...
, Military unit, List of German divisions in WWII - HeerGerman ArmyThe German Army is the land component of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Following the disbanding of the Wehrmacht after World War II, it was re-established in 1955 as the Bundesheer, part of the newly formed West German Bundeswehr along with the Navy and the Air Force...
, WehrmachtWehrmachtThe Wehrmacht – from , to defend and , the might/power) were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer , the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe .-Origin and use of the term:...