Wilhelm Richter Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Wilhelm Richter, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Germany.

2 records1944–19442 events2 places

Chronological biography

1944

Defence of Caen6 June 1944

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Commander of 716th Infantry Division · Caen

Richter's coastal division defended the Caen sector and suffered heavy losses during the Allied landings.

Operation Overlord29 June 1944

Warfare / World War, 2nd · General · Normandy

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

Titles and roles

Commander of 716th Infantry Division · General

Record provenance

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