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| 78th Infantry Division 78th Assault Division 78th Volksgrenadier Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 78. Infanterie-Division 78. Sturm-Division 78. Volksgrenadier-Division | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:78._Infanterie-_und_Sturmdivision.svg) Insignia of 78th Infantry-Division (left) and Sturm-Division (right) | |
| Active | 26 August 1939 — 8 May 1945 |
| Disbanded | 1945 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  German Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Paul Völckers Hans Traut |
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The 78th Infantry Division (German: 78. Infanterie-Division), later known as the 78th Assault Division (78. Sturm-Division), was a German infantry formation which fought during World War II. After the 78th Assault Division was destroyed near Minsk in July 1944, the 78th Volksgrenadier Division (78. Volksgrenadier-Division; formerly 543rd Volksgrenadier Division (543. Volksgrenadier-Division)) was created.