549th Volksgrenadier Division
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The 549th Volksgrenadier Division (German: 549. Volksgrenadier-Division) was a volksgrenadier infantry division of the German Army during World War II, active from 1944 to 1945. It was formed as the 549th Grenadier Division in July 1944 and became a volksgrenadier division several months later. Fighting on the Eastern Front, it was nearly destroyed in the East Prussian Offensive, with its remnants retreating west and surrendering to American troops at the end of the war.
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Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry (Volksgrenadier) |
Size | 6,200 men[1] |
Garrison/HQ | Schwerin |
Engagements | World War II |
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