100th Jäger Division

Sep 14, 2012

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100th Jäger Division

The 100th Jäger Division (100. leichte Infanterie-Division) was formed in December 1940. First identified in action during the summer of 1941 on the Southern Russian front. The 369th Reinforced Inf Regt (Croatian) attached to it until late in 1942. The division virtually destroyed at Stalingrad.

Commanders

Generalleutnant Werner Sanne, from 10th October 1940 to 6 July 1942

Generalleutnant Werner Sanne commanded the 100th Jäger Division during World War II, showcasing strategic leadership on the Eastern Front. Werner participated in key campaigns, including the Battle of Stalingrad, where he was captured by Soviet forces. Sanne died in captivity in 1952, leaving a complex legacy of military service.

Units

54 Jager Regiment
227 Jager Regiment
100 Reconnaissance Battalion
83 Artillery Regiment
100 Pionier Battalion
100 Anti-Tank Battalion
100 Signal Battalion

Auxiliary unit number 100
Home Station (Wkr. XVII)

Locations

History

The 100th Jäger Division, initially formed as the 100th Light Infantry Division in 1940, specialized in challenging terrains. It participated in Operation Barbarossa, fighting in battles like Uman, Kiev, and Odessa, showcasing its strategic importance on the Eastern Front.

Renamed the 100th Jäger Division in 1942, it was the only Jäger unit to fight at Stalingrad, suffering devastating losses. Reformed in 1943, the division operated in the Balkans, engaging in anti-partisan warfare and coastal defense. Its history reflects the adaptability and challenges faced by German light infantry divisions during World War II.