707th Infantry Division
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The 707th Infantry Division, also known as the 707th Security Division, was a German Army division of World War II. It was formed in May 1941, and destroyed by the Red Army in June 1944. The unit was mainly used as a rear-security division in German-occupied areas of the Soviet Union. It was responsible for large-scale war crimes, including the deaths of thousands of Jewish civilians.
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707th Infantry Division | |
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German: 707. Infanterie-Division | |
Active | May 1941–June 1944 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | German Army |
Type | Security division |
Engagements | World War II |
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Notable commanders | Gustav von Bechtolsheim [de] |
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