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42nd Jäger Division

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divisions were more heavily equipped than their 'mountain' counterparts, but not as well armed as a larger infantry division. In the early stages of the war, they were the interface divisions fighting in rough terrain and foothills as well as urban areas, between the mountains and the plains. The
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in German) relied on a high degree of training and slightly superior communications, as well as their not inconsiderable artillery support. In the middle stages of the war, as the standard infantry divisions were downsized, the Jäger structure of divisions with two infantry regiments, became the
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Divisions was to fight in adverse terrain where smaller, coordinated formations were more facilely combat capable than the brute force offered by the standard infantry divisions. The
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where it remained for the rest of the war and surrendered in April 1945.
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between 28 and 30 November 1944, when 66 civilians were executed.
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German Army 101st Light Division, 101st Jager Division 1941 - 42
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Josef Brauner von Haydringen (15 August 1942 - 26 April 1944)
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until September 1942, when it was redesignated as the
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in May. In July 1944 the division was transferred to
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Military units and formations disestablished in 1945
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Konrad Stephanus (7 February 1940 - 15 August 1942)
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Jäger Division Vehicle Insignia 141:. It can trace its origins to the 25: 328:Yugoslavia (May 1944 - July 1944) 169:. After taking part in Operation 1486:Bilateral Compensation Agreement 1017:SS Volunteer Karstwehr Battalion 434:. 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187th Reserve Division (Germany)

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