| 367th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 367. Infanterie-Division | |
| Active | November 1943- March 1945 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 367th Infantry Division (German : 367. Infanterie-Division) was a German infantry division in World War II.
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