Formed: January 10th, 1944
Mobilized: (?)
Wehrkries: VII
Home Station: Mittenwald
Division composed of:- 1,2,3 Abteilung, 296th Gebirgsjager Regiment
- 1,2,3 Abteilung, 297th Gebirgsjager Regiment
- 1,2,3 Abteilung, 1057th Gebirgs Artillerie Regiment
- 1057th Panzerjager Abteilung
- 1057th Signals Abteilung
- 1057th Pioneer Abteilung
- 1057th Divisional support units
History and Campaigns: The 157th Gebirgsjager Division was created in January, 1944 from the 157thReserve Infantry Division. The Division fought in both the Western Alps andin Italy for the duration ofits combat life as the 157th Gebirgs, and in 1945, the Division was renamedas the 8th Gibirgsjager Division. Schematische Kriegsgliederung (A detailed officallisting of the divisions locations): | Date | Corps | Army | Army Group | Area |
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| 10.44 – 12.44 | LXXV | Armee Ligurien | C | Western Alps | | 1.45 | reserve | 10. Armee | C | North Italy | | 2.45 | XIV | 10. Armee | C | North Italy |
Fate: Surrendered as the 8th Gebirgsjager Division to the Americansin May, 1945. |
