The infantry division was formed on 15 January 1944 in the town of
Münsingen, and formed part of the twenty-fifth wave of infantry divisions raised in Germany. In early July the remainder of the division was caught up in fighting around
Saint-Jores as the American
358th Infantry Regiment's 1st Battalion began to push heavily on them, leading to the German withdrawal by the end of the day. Elements of the
5th Parachute Division would temporarily restore German control before finally leaving the area on July 10. The remnant was destroyed during the
Battle of Saint-Malo in August 1944. == Commanders ==