| 126. Infanterie-Division German 126th Infantry Division | |
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| Active | 1940 – 1945 |
| Country |
 Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Heer |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 126th Infantry Division (German: 126. Infanterie-Division) was a German division in World War II. It was formed on 15 October 1940 in Münster.
Commanding officers[]
- General der Infanterie Paul Laux, 15 October 1940 – 8 October 1942
- Generalleutnant Harry Hoppe, 8 October 1942 – 3 May 1943
- Generalleutnant Friedrich Hofmann, 3 May 1943 – 8 July 1943
- Generalleutnant Harry Hoppe, 8 July 1943 – 28 November 1943
- Generalleutnant Gotthard Fischer, 28 November 1943 – 14 February 1945
- Generalmajor Kurt Haehling, 14 February 1945 – 8 May 1945
External links[]
- "126. Infanterie-Division". Lexikon der Wehrmacht. http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gliederungen/Infanteriedivisionen/126ID.htm. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
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