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Montbrun -> RE: Static Inf. Div. (12/27/2010 5:23:53 PM)
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The divisions raised as part of the 13.Welle (“Wave”), and 14.Welle, the “bodenständige” divisions (commonly translated as ‘static’), created during October-November of 1940, were intended to be used as occupation forces. Each “Wave” had it’s own organization, depending on availability of personnel and equipment at the time of the unit’s initial organization. The divisions of the 13. and 14.Wellen had reduced motoized vehicles in their organization. In the regular infantry divisions, the regimantal PAK companies, recon elements, and supply columns were motorized. In the “bodenständige” divisions, the regimental PAK companies were horse-drawn, and only one supply column was motorized. They had much-reduced mobility, which reflects their intended role.
The other divisions that can be considered “static” are the 15.Welle, 700-series divisions. These units were raised with the express intent of being used as occupation troops in the East (although several ended up in the West). These divisions not only had a reduced complement of troops, but no heavy weapons, or antitank guns.
13.Welle – 302, 304, 305, 306, 319, 320, 321, 323, and 327.Infanterie-Divisionen (bo)
14.Welle – 332, 333, 335, 336, 337, 339, 340, and 342.Infanterie-Divisionen (bo)
15.Welle – 702, 704, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 718, and 719.Infanterie-Divisionen
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