Grenadier teaching division

The Grenadier-Lehr-Division was a German infantry division during World War II .

Division history and organization

Division history

The division was set up on August 3, 1944 at the Döberitz military training area ( Military District III ) near Berlin . The division was actually intended for use by the Tanne West company . On August 17, 1944, however, the division was renamed the 563rd Grenadier Division .

structure

• Grenadier Regiment 1147
• Grenadier Regiment 1148
• Grenadier Regiment 1149
• Artillery Regiment 1563

literature

• Samuel W. Mitcham (2007). German Order of Battle. Volume Two: 291st - 999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in WWII. PA; United States of America: Stackpole Books, p. 218. ISBN 978-0-8117-3437-0 .