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278th Infanterie-Division 278th Volksgrenadier Division | |
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278. Infanterie-Division 278. Volksgrenadier-Division | |
Active | Feb 1943 – 1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lt General Harry Hoppe |
The 278th Infantry Division German: 278. Infanterie-Division was a German Army infantry division in World War II. Formed in 1940 from older personnel, the first 278th never saw combat and was dissolved after the fall to France. The second 278th was formed in mid 1942 in Belgium and was sent to Army Group C Italy in late 1943.