11th Naval Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
The 11th Naval Infantry Division (11. Marine-Infanterie Division) was a naval infantry division of the Wehrmacht during World War II.
| 11. Marine-Infanterie Division (11th Naval Infantry Division) | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 1945 - April 1945 |
| Country | German Reich |
| Branch | Kriegsmarine |
| Type | Naval Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Bergen op Zoom |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Kaptain | Carl Hollweg |
History
The 11th Naval Infantry Division was formed in the Netherlands in 1945. From its formation it was part of the 25th Army. Because the division was never properly organized it was disbanded in April.[1]
Organization
The division's structure was as follows:[1][2]
- 111th Marine Rifles Regiment (111. Marine-Infanterie Regiment) - (Formerly 14th Ship Cadre Battalion)
- 112th Marine Rifles Regiment (112. Marine-Infanterie Regiment) - (Formerly 16th Ship Cadre Battalion)
- 113th Marine Rifles Regiment (113. Marine-Infanterie Regiment) - (Formerly 20th Ship Cadre Battalion)
- Divisional Support Group (Formerly 2nd Ship Cadre Regiment)
References
- Mitcham Jr., Samuel W. (2007-08-21). German Order of Battle: 1st-290th Infantry Divisions in WWII. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811746540.
- "Lexikon der Wehrmacht - 11.Marine-Infanterie-Division". www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
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