| 715th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 715. Infanterie-Division | |
 Insignia of the German 715th Infantry Division | |
| Active | 8 May 1941 – 2 May 1945 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | Operation Shingle, Gothic Line, Eastern Front |
The 715th Infantry Division (German : 715. Infanterie-Division) was a German infantry division which fought during World War II.
As of 1942, the composition of the 715th Infantry Division was as follows:
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