The 338th Infantry Division (german: 338. Infanterie-Division) was a

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. In 1944, the division was in southern France, and fought against the Western

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Order of Battle 1944

*757th Fortress Grenadier Regiment (two battalions) *758th Fortress Grenadier Regiment (two battalions) *759th Fortress Grenadier Regiment (two battalions) *338th Artillery Regiment (three battalions) *338th Panzerjäger Battalion *338th Reconnaissance Battalion *338th Pioneer Battalion *338th Signals Battalion

Commanders

The following commanders commanded the 338th Infantry Division: * 10 Nov 1942 to 5 Jan 1944: Generalleutnant

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* 5 Jan 1944 to 18 Sep 1944: Generalleutnant

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* 18 Sep 1944 to Oct 1944: Generalmajor

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* Oct 1944:

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Hafner * Oct 1944 to 14 Nov 1944: Generalmajor Hans Oschmann * 14 Nov 1944 to 29 Dec 1944: Colonel of Reserves Rudolf von Oppen * 29 Dec 1944 to 18 Jan 1945: Oberst Konrad Barde * 18 Jan 1945 to Apr 1945: Generalmajor

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Divisional Insignia

The divisional emblem is described as "''A shield divided into two halves. The left half shows a blue and white diamond pattern design. The right half two black swords crossed on a white background.''"

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:338th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) Infantry divisions of Germany during World War II Military units and formations established in 1944 Military units and formations disestablished in 1944