(Regierungsbezirk Hannover). During World War II, Hanover was the headquarters (Hauptquartier) of Military District XI (WehrkreisXI), which was responsible
commander, Wehrkreis IV (Dresden) Nebe, Arthur, chief of Criminal Police Olbricht, Lieutenant General Friedrich, chief of staff to General List, Wehrkreis IV
approximately 17,200 men. The division was based at Hameln and was part of WehrkreisXI. The 216th Infantry Division did not participate in the Invasion of Poland
areas formerly covered by the corps each became the responsibility of a Wehrkreis (military district, sometimes translated as corps area). The military