350th Infantry Div.

• Formation: The 350th Infantry Division was formed on 10 March 1940 in Germany, during the early stages of World War II, as part of the German Wehrmacht’s expansion. • Type: It was primarily an infantry division, designed for frontline service in large-scale land operations. • Area of Deployment: The division was mainly assigned to occupation duties in France after the fall of France in 1940, rather than participating in major frontline battles. • Garrison Duties: The 350th Infantry Division was tasked with security, coastal defense, and anti-partisan operations in occupied French territory. • Composition: The division consisted of three infantry regiments (numbered 646, 647, and 648), an artillery regiment, and supporting units such as reconnaissance, engineer, and signals battalions. • Limited Combat: Unlike many other German divisions, the 350th saw little direct combat action, as it was mostly used for occupation rather than offensive operations. • Reorganization: In 1942, the division was partially reorganized and its strength reduced as its experienced personnel were transferred to frontline units fighting on the Eastern Front. • Dissolution: The division was officially disbanded on 21 September 1943, with most of its remaining troops being transferred to other units or used for training replacements. • Legacy: Although short-lived, the division’s history reflects the German army’s need to maintain occupation forces in Western Europe while simultaneously fighting on the Eastern Front. • Interesting Note: Because of its occupation role, the 350th Infantry Division is sometimes overlooked in WWII histories, but its activities contributed to German control in France and the suppression of resistance movements.