Colorized by CupOfJoe. The 272nd was originaly formed from the 216th Infantry Division of the newly formed German Wehrmacht, or main army fusilier. The Division’s outstanding performance in the fighting near Caen was recognized in the Wehrmachtbericht

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How Adolf Hitler come to power? Did he come to power legally? This article covers a brief history to answer these questions.