7th Mountain Division | |
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7. Gebirgs-Division | |
Active | 1941-1945 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Gebirgsjäger |
Role | Mountain warfare |
Size | Division |
Part of | XXXVI Mountain Corps |
Nickname(s) | Bergschuh Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Robert Martinek |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Edelweiss Mountain boot |
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In spring of 1944, the Division controlled several Finnish units that supported it. These were:
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