3rd Parachute Division (Germany)
| 3rd Parachute Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 3. Fallschirmjäger-Division | |
Unit insignia | |
| Active | 1943–45 |
| Country | Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Type | Airborne forces |
| Size | Division (15,976) |
| Equipment | 930 MG-42 , privats armed predominantly full auto light weapons |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Richard Schimpf |
The 3rd Parachute Division (German: 3. Fallschirmjäger-Division) was an airborne forces (Fallschirmjäger) division unit of Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe that was active during World War II. Its formation began in October 1943 in France near Reims. From February 1944 near Brest. In March 1944 division was reinforced by soldiers from the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Parachute Regiment.