8th Jäger Division
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Branch | German Army |
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Notable commander | Rudolf Koch-Erpach |
Size | Division |
Founded | Opole |
Poland | |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 3084285 |
About 8th Jäger Division
The German 8th Infantry Division was formed in Oppeln on 1 October 1934 under the cover name Artillerieführer III which was used until 15 October 1935. It was mobilized in August 1939 and took part in the Invasion of Poland, the Battle of France and the Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.