707th Infantry Division
| 707th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| German: 707. Infanterie-Division | |
| Active | May 1941–June 1944 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Type | Security division |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Gustav von Bechtolsheim |
The 707th Infantry Division, also known as the 707th Security Division, was a German Army division of World War II. It was formed in May 1941, and destroyed by the Red Army in June 1944. The unit was mainly used as a rear-security division in German-occupied areas of the Soviet Union. It was responsible for large-scale war crimes, including the deaths of thousands of Jewish civilians.