385th Infantry Division (Germany)

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The 385th Infantry Division, also known as the "Rheingold" Division, was created on 10 January 1942 in Fallingbostel. The division was annihilated in early 1943 while subordinated to the 8th Italian Army. With the order from 17 February 1943 the remains 385th Infantry Division together with the remains of the 387. Infanterie-Division formed the basis for the newly created 387. Infanterie-Division.

[edit] Commanding officers

• General der Infanterie Karl Eibl, 7 January 1942 - 18 December 1942
• Generalmajor Eberhard von Schuckmann, 18 December 1942 - 15 February 1943

[edit] See also

• Division (military), Military unit, List of German divisions in WWII
• Heer, Wehrmacht

[edit] References

• Wendel, Marcus (2004). "385. Infanterie-Division".
• "385. Infanterie-Division". German language article at www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Retrieved March 17, 2008.