19th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
Introduction The '''19th Infantry Division''' was a formation of the German Wehrmacht during World War II.
History Originally formed 1 October 1934 as Artillerieführer VI in Hannover, the division was renamed ''19.Infanterie-Division'' on 15 October 1935.Mobilized on 25 August 1939 the division participated in the Invasion of Poland and the Battle of France. After the French campaign, the division was reorganized as a tank division and on 1 November 1940 was renamed '''19th Panzer Division'''.
Commanders The commanders of the division:*General der Kavallerie Konrad von Goßler 1 October 1934 – 1 March 1938*Generalleutnant Günther Schwantes 1 March 1938 – 1 February 1940*Generalmajor Otto von Knobelsdorff 1 February 1940 – 1 November 1940
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