385th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
| 385th Infantry Division 385. Infanterie-Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 10 January 1942 – 17 February 1943 |
| Country |
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| Branch | Heer |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Fallingbostel |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Eberhard von Schuckmann |
The 385th Infantry Division, (German: 385. Infanterie-Division) also known as a "Rheingold" Division, was created on 10 January 1942 in Fallingbostel. The division was annihilated in early 1943 while subordinated to the 8th Italian Army. With the order from 17 February 1943 the remains of the 385th Infantry Division together with the remains of the 387th Infantry Division formed the basis for the newly created 387. Infanterie-Division.
Commanding officers
- General der Infanterie Karl Eibl, 7 January 1942 – 18 December 1942
- Generalmajor Eberhard von Schuckmann, 18 December 1942 – 15 February 1943
See also
References
- Wendel, Marcus (2004). "385. Infanterie-Division".
- "385. Infanterie-Division". German language article at www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Retrieved March 17, 2008.
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