The 385th Infantry Division, (German: ''385. Infanterie-Division'') also known as a "Rheingold" Division, was created on 10 January 1942 in
Fallingbostel. The division was composed of replacement troops from military districts VI, X and XI. From April 16, 1942, the 385th Infantry Division moved to the Roslavl area and fought in the front lines at the Fomino area.
The division was annihilated near the Don River during the
Battle of Stalingrad in early 1943 while subordinated to the
8th Italian Army. It was disbanded in the period from February to March 1943 and its survivors joined the
387th Infantry Division.
Commanding officers
*General der Infanterie
Karl Eibl, 7 January 1942 – 18 December 1942 (KIA)
*Generalmajor Eberhard von Schuckmann, 18 December 1942 – 15 February 1943
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