Defence of Caen
Richter's coastal division defended the Caen sector and suffered heavy losses during the Allied landings.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1944
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Wilhelm Richter Biography and Timeline
Follow Wilhelm Richter through 2 dated historical records for Germany.
Wilhelm Richter, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1944
Operation Overlord
Juno is the second most heavily defended of the five landing sites chosen by the Allies, General Wilhelm Richter is in charge of the 716th Division guarding the beach, with 11 heavy batteries of 155 mm guns and 9 medium batteries of 75 mm guns
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
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