Military district (Germany)

The Wehrkreise after the Anschluss
Map of the Wehrkreise in 1943-1944

The military districts, also known in some English-language publications by their German name as Wehrkreise (singular: Wehrkreis),[1]: 27–40  were administrative territorial units in Nazi Germany before and during World War II. The task of military districts was the organization and the handling of reinforcements and resupplies for local military units. The Replacement Army (Ersatzheer) managed the districts. Responsibilities such as training, conscription, supply, and equipment were (at least partially) entrusted to the Ersatzheer.[2]: B2 

  1. ^ Mitcham, Samuel W. (1985). Hitler's Legions: The German Army Order of Battle, World War II. Stein and Days Publishing. ISBN 0812829921.
  2. ^ Hogg, Ian V. (1975). German Order of Battle 1944: The Regiments, Formations and Units of the German Ground Forces London. London: Arms and Armour Press.