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| 4th Infantry Division | |
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| German: 4. Infanterie-Division | |
 Unit insignia | |
| Active | 1 October 1934 – 15 August 1940 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  German Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Dresden |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 4th Infantry Division, designated 4.Infanterie-Division in German was one of the first divisions raised and served during part of World War II. In 1940 it was reorganized as 14th Panzer Division.
The 4th Infantry Division was raised in October 1934 in Dresden. It took part in the Invasion of Poland in 1939 and later the Battle of France in 1940. Later that year it was converted into the 14th Panzer Division.
In 1937, the division's units were:
By 1939, the division's units were:
The following officers commanded 4th Infantry Division:
No members of 4th Infantry Division were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Polish Campaign:
Low Countries and France:
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