23. Infanterie-Division

The 23. Infanterie-Division was formed in Potsdam on 15 October 1935. It was mobilized in August 1939 as part of the 1. Welle (wave).
On 14 September 1942, the division was reorganized and redesignated 26. Panzer-Division.

The division was reformed on 23 October 1942 in Denmark from elements of the old 23. Infanterie-Division and replacements from the Ersatzheer.
The division suffered heavy losses while defending the Baltic islands of Dagö and Ösel from September to November 1944. Refitted in December 1944, the division fought in Prussia and surrendered along with the rest of Armee Ostpreußen May 1945.

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