337th Volksgrenadier Division (Wehrmacht)

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337th Volksgrenadier Division
337. Volksgrenadier Division
337th Volks-Grenadier Division Logo.svg
337th Volks-Grenadier Vehicle Insignia
CountryFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany
Branch Army
Type Infantry
Size Division
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Generalleutnant Eberhard Kinzel

The 337th Volksgrenadier Division (German : 337. Volksgrenadier-Division) was a German military unit during World War II.

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