94h Infantry Division

Sep 14, 2012

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94h Infantry Division

The 94h Infantry Division (94. Infanterie-Division) was a reserve division formed in September 1939. Personnel mainly Saxon or Sudeten German, with some previous military training. Took some part in the French campaign. Engaged in Russia in the southern sector, where it suffered heavy casualties on the withdrawal from Stalingrad.

Commanders

General der Artillerie Georg Pfeiffer, from 21st August 1940 to 29th January 1943

General der Artillerie Georg Pfeiffer commanded German forces during World War II, showcasing strategic leadership in critical campaigns. He led the 94th Infantry Division and later the VI Army Corps, earning the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. Pfeiffer was killed in 1944 during a Soviet air attack in Operation Bagration.

Units

267 Infantry Regiment
274 Infantry Regiment
276 Infantry Regiment
194 Bicycle Battalion
194 Artillery Regiment
194 Pionier Battalion
194 Anti-Tank Battalion
194 Schnelle Battalion
194 Signal Battalion

Auxiliary unit number 194
Home Station (Wkr. IV)

Locations

History

The 94th Infantry Division formed in 1939 and participated in key campaigns during World War II. It initially fought in Operation Barbarossa, advancing through Ukraine and engaging in battles like Kiev, showcasing its strategic importance on the Eastern Front.

The division played a significant role in the Battle of Stalingrad, enduring relentless Soviet attacks and harsh conditions. Encircled during Operation Uranus, destroyed in January 1943 when the 6th Army surrendered. Reformed later in 1943, it fought in the Italian Campaign before surrendering in April 1945, reflecting the challenges faced by German divisions throughout the war.