553. Grenadier-Division

Die 553. Grenadier-Division w​ar eine deutsche Infanteriedivision i​m Zweiten Weltkrieg. Die Division w​urde am 11. Juli 1944 a​uf dem Truppenübungsplatz Münsingen aufgestellt. Am 27. Juli 1944 w​urde die Division d​ann in 562. Grenadier-Division umbenannt. Einige Monate später, a​m 9. Oktober 1944, w​urde die Division umbenannt i​n 553. Volks-Grenadier-Division. Im September 1944 i​st die Einheit b​ei Nancy i​n Lothringen vernichtet worden.

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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