86th Infantry Division | |
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86. Infanterie-Division | |
![]() 86. Infanterie Division Vehicle Insignia | |
Active | 26 August 1939 – 3 November 1943 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Altenburg |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Helmuth Weidling |
The German 86th Infantry Division (German : 86. Infanterie-Division) was created on 26 August 1939. The division was disbanded on 3 November 1943.
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