384th Infantry Division

The 384th Infantry Division (384. Infanterie-Division) formed in the winter of 1941-42. In action on the Southern Russian front from May 1942. Virtually destroyed at Stalingrad.

Commanders

Generalleutnant Kurt Hoffmann, from 10th January 1942 to 12th February 1942

Generalleutnant Kurt Hoffmann, a German officer, commanded the 384th Infantry Division during World War II. Known for his leadership, he participated in key operations on the Eastern Front. Hoffmann later commanded the 715th Infantry Division, focusing on defensive operations in Italy, before surrendering to Allied forces in May 1945.

Generalleutnant Eccard Freiherr von Gablenz 13th February 1942 to 15th January 1943

Generalleutnant Eccard Freiherr von Gablenz, a German officer, commanded several divisions during World War II, including the 384th Infantry Division. Known for his leadership, he participated in campaigns like Poland, France, and the Soviet invasion. Gablenz received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross and was captured in 1945, later released in 1947.

Units

534 Infantry Regiment
535 Infantry Regiment
536 Infantry Regiment
384 Artillery Regiment
384 Pionier Battalion
384 Anti-Tank Battalion
384 Reconnaissance Battalion
384 Signal Battalion

Auxiliary unit number 384
Home Station IV

Locations

History

The 384th Infantry Division, formed in January 1942, was part of the 18th wave of German infantry divisions. Initially deployed to the Eastern Front, it participated in the Second Battle of Kharkov and later advanced toward Stalingrad. During Operation Uranus, the division was encircled and destroyed, with remnants reassigned to other units.

Reformed in 1943, the division served in Ukraine, engaging in defensive battles against Soviet forces. It was later deployed to Romania, where it faced destruction during the Jassy–Kishinev Offensive in 1944. The 384th Infantry Division exemplified the challenges faced by German forces on the Eastern Front.