The 61. Infanterie-Division was formed on 8 August 1939 and mobilized as part of the 2. Welle (wave) from elements of 1. Infanterie-Division, 11. Infanterie-Division and 21. Infanterie-Division.
In April 1944, it absorbed elements of the disbanded 9. Feld-Division (L). After suffering heavy losses in Courland, the division was transported to Gotenhafen where it was reformed and redesignated 61. Volksgrenadier-Division in October 1944.
Area of operations
Poland (Sep 1939 - May 1940)
Belgium (May 1940 - June 1941)
Eastern front, northern sector (June 1941 - July 1944)
Eastern front, central sector (July 1944 - Oct 1944)
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