In this article, we look at the history behind the 716 Infanteriedivision in Normandy.
In spite of being established for more than three years by 6 June of 1944, the 716. Infanteriedivision lacked battle experience and throughout that time it had avoided the horrors of the war on the Eastern Front. Instead it had dedicated its time to training and the construction fortifications and strong points along the Atlantic Wall in Normandy…
