Luftwaffen-Feld-Division 8

Kommandeure:

  • Oberst Hans Heidemeyer, 1 Oct 1942 - 1 Feb 1943
  • Oberst Kurt Höhling (Heer), 1 Feb 1943 - 15 Feb 1943
  • GenLt Willibald Spang, 15 Feb 1943 - Mar 1943

Ia:

  • Maj Hans Reuter, Oct 1942 - Jan 1943
  • Hptm Otto Jaeger, Jan 1943 - Mar 1943

Formed 29 Oct 1942 at Mielau (Mlawa) from

The division consisted of:

Each infantry-battalion consisted of 4 companies.

Went into action on Dec 1942. Heavy losses in the Taganrog area, and the remnants were incorporated into on Mar 1943.

The division was officially disbanded May 1943.

The division served under the following headquarters:

Jan 1943 - Feb 1943 XVII.AK / Hollidt Don *
Mar 1943 III.AK / PzAOK.1 Don *

* remnants only Feb 1943 - Mar 1943

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