240th Infantry Division

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The 240th Infantry Division for special deployment (German : 240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V.) was a z.b.V. staff of the German Heer during World War II. While nominally a divisional staff, it was de facto a corps-level unit. It was only active from April to June 1942.

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Operational history

The 240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V. was formed in Bielefeld on 16 April 1942 for deployment in the occupied Netherlands. [1] The division's only commander was Joseph Lehmann. [2]

Throughout its short lifespan, which lasted from 16 April 1942 to 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division oversaw the 82nd Infantry Division, 167th Infantry Division and 719th Infantry Division. [2]

On 15 June 1942, the 240th Infantry Division, which had already effectively been a corps command, was formally upgraded and redesignated LXXXVIII [88th] Army Corps. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Tessin, Georg (1977). "240. Infanterie-Division z.b.V.". Die Landstreitkräfte 201-280. Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht und Waffen-SS im Zweiten Weltkrieg 1939-1945 (in German). Vol. 8. Osnabrück: Biblio Verlag. pp. 176–178. ISBN   3764810971.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "DIVISION STAFF 240 Z.B.V.". German Order of Battle: 1st-290th Infantry Divisions in WWII. Stackpole Books. p. 298. ISBN   9780811746540.