Ia, Kriegstagebuch 1. Formation of the division at Bitche, France, in July 1942; its transfer to the Antwerp-Vlissingen ...

Washington papers > 65. Infanterie- Division (65th Infantry Division) > Ia, Kriegstagebuch 1. Formation of the division at Bitche, France, in July 1942; its transfer to the Antwerp-Vlissingen area in the latter part of July for the defense of Antwerp, the Scheldt river estuary, and the islands in the estuary; its transfer on June 8, 1943, as an army reserve division to the Lille, Bethune, and St. Omer areas for training; and its transfer on Aug. 1, 1943, from the St. Omer- Cassel area, via Villach, Austria, to Italy. The division was subordinate to AOK 15, Gen.Kdo. Schelde (LXXXIX. AK) and the LXXXII. AK., under the command of Gen.Maj. Hans Bömers from Jan. 1, 1943; of Gen.Lt. Wilhelm Rupprecht from May 20, 1943; and of Gen.Maj. Gustav Heistermann von Ziehlberg from October 1943 Filmdoosnummer: 60