The division was used as an occupation force in southern France and fought in Italy in 1944 and 1945, fighting in the Po River battles and surrendering to the 1st Brazilian Division on April 28,1945 near the city of Fornovo.
The division was used as an occupation force in southern France and fought in Italy in 1944 and 1945. Redesignated 148th Infantry Division in September 1944, it fought in the Po River battles and surrendering to the 1st Brazilian Division on April 28,1945 near the city of Fornovo.