| 713th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 713. Infanterie-Division | |
| Active | May 1941 – 15 January 1942 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
The 713th Infantry Division (German : 713. Infanterie-Division) was a German Army infantry division in World War II.
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