278th Infantry Division

278th Infanterie-Division
278th Volksgrenadier Division
278. Infanterie-Division
278. Volksgrenadier-Division
Vehicle insignia
ActiveFeb 1943 – 1945
Country Nazi Germany
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
EngagementsWorld 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.