The division was formed on 19 November 1940 in Koblenz, with one third of the original strength being transferred from the 72nd Infantry Division and one third from the 79th Infantry Division.
The division was formed on 19 November 1940 in Koblenz. This was with one third of the original strength. This original strength was being transferred from the 72nd Infantry Division from the 79th Infantry Division. This original strength was being transferred from one third from the 79th Infantry Division.