286th Security Division (Wehrmacht)
| 286th Security Division 286. Sicherungs-Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 1941 - April 1945 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Security |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Army Group Centre Rear Area Army Group Centre |
| Engagements | Eastern Front |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Johann-Georg Richert |
The 286th Security Division (286. Sicherungs-Division) was a rear-security division in the Wehrmacht during World War II. The unit was deployed in German-occupied areas of the Soviet Union, in the Army Group Centre Rear Area. It was responsible for large-scale war crimes and atrocities including the deaths of thousands of Soviet civilians.