305th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)
| 305th Infantry Division (Bodensee) | |
|---|---|
| German: 305. Infanterie-Division | |
German 305th Infantry Divisional Insignia | |
| Active | October 1940 – April 1945 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Heer |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | German VII Army in France German VI Army in the Soviet Union German X Army in Italy |
| Nickname(s) | Bodensee Division Baden-Württembergische Division Fels im Meer |
| Engagements | Second Battle of Kharkov Battle of Kalach Battle of Stalingrad Operation Achse Italian Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Generalleutnant Kurt Oppenländer General der Artillerie Friedrich-Wilhelm Hauck |
The 305th Infantry Division (German: 305. Infanterie-Division) was a German Army unit that saw extensive front-line action during World War II. This division was present at the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of Monte Cassino, and surrendered to U.S. Army's 88th Infantry Division in Northern Italy near Trento in late April 1945.