The 52. Infanterie-Division was formed in August 1939 as part of the 3. Welle (wave). It manned defensive positions in the Saarpfalz in 1939 and later participated in the invasion of France. It took part in the invasion of the Soviet Union and, after two years of combat under Heeresgruppe Mitte, the division was disbanded November 1943 after suffering heavy losses near Smolensk.
The division staff formed the staff of the 52. Feldausbildungs-Division and the remnants formed Divisions-Gruppe 52 which was assigned to the 197. Infanterie-Division.
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