338th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)

The 338th Infantry Division (German: 338. Infanterie-Division) was a division of the German Army in World War II.

338th Infantry Division
German: 338. Infanterie-Division
338. Infanterie Division Vehicle Insignia
Active1944
Country Nazi Germany
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
EngagementsWorld War II

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

Order of Battle 1944

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  • 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[1]

Commanders

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The following commanders commanded the 338th Infantry Division:[2]

Divisional Insignia

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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." [3]

References

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  1. ^ "German Forces in the West" (PDF). cgsc.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 November 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  2. ^ Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). German Order of Battle Volume Two: 391st-999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in WWII. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books. pp. 46–47. ISBN 978-0-8117-3437-0.
  3. ^ Hartmann, Theodor (1970). Wehrmacht Divisional Signs 1938=1945. London: Almark Publications. pp. 35, 38. ISBN 0-85524-007-5.