543. Grenadier-Division

Die 543. Grenadier-Division w​ar eine deutsche Infanteriedivision i​m Zweiten Weltkrieg. Die Division w​urde am 10. Juli 1944 a​uf dem Truppenübungsplatz Münsingen a​us der Schattendivision Münsingen aufgestellt. Am 18. Juli 1944 w​urde die Division d​ann in 78. Grenadier-Division u​nd am 27. Juli 1944 (als Ersatz für d​ie in Weißrussland vernichtete 78. Sturm-Division) i​n 78. Sturm-Division umbenannt.

Literatur
  • Samuel W. Mitcham (2007a). German Order of Battle. Volume Two: 291st – 999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in WWII. PA; United States of America: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-3437-0.
  • Mitcham, Samuel W., Jr. (2007b). Panzer Legions: A Guide to the German Army Tank Divisions of WWII and Their Commanders. Mechanicsburg, PA, United States: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-3353-3.
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