98th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
| 98. Infanterie-Division German 98th Infantry Division | |
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98. Infanterie Division Vehicle Insignia | |
| Active | 18 September 1939 – 8 May 1945 |
| Country |
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| Branch | Heer |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 98th Infantry Division (German: 98. Infanterie-Division) was created on 18 September 1939 in Grafenwöhr. It was destroyed on the Crimea in May 1944 and reformed on 5 June 1944.
Commanding officers
- Generalleutnant Erich Schröck, 1 September 1939 – 11 April 1940
- Generalleutnant Herbert Stimmel, 11 April 1940 – 10 June 1940
- Generalleutnant Erich Schröck, 10 June 1940 – 31 December 1941
- General der Infanterie Martin Gareis, 31 December 1941 – 1 February 1944
- Generalleutnant Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt, 1 February 1944 – 11 April 1945
- Generalmajor Otto Schiel, 11 April 1945 – 8 May 1945
Wehrmachtbericht reference
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
|---|---|---|
| 10 September 1944 (Addendum) | Die 98. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Generalmajor Reinhard hat sich in den schweren Abwehrkämpfen an der Adriaküste durch besondere Standhaftigkeit ausgezeichnet.[1] | The 98th Infantry Division under leadership of Generalmajor Reinhard distinguished itself by showing exceptional firmness in the heavy defensive battles at the Adriatic coast. |
See also
References
- Citations
- ↑ Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 238.
- Bibliography
- Gareis, Martin (2004). Kampf und Ende der fränkisch-sudetendeutschen 98. Infanterie Division (in German). Verlag: Dörfler. ISBN 978-3-89555-184-0.
- Schulz, W. (1978). Der Weg der 98. Infanterie Division 1939-1945 (in German). Selbstverlag, Wulfsfelde
- Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939-1945 Band 3, 1. Januar 1944 bis 9. Mai 1945 (in German). München: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 1985. ISBN 3-423-05944-3.
External links
- Wendel, Marcus. "98. Infanterie-Division". Axis History Factbook website. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
- "98. Infanterie-Division". German language article at www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Retrieved March 17, 2008.
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