361st Infantry Regiment (Wehrmacht)

The 361st Infantry Regiment was a component of the German Wehrmacht during World War II. It was part of the 207th Infantry Division.

Formation and Composition: The regiment was formed in August 1939 as part of the mobilization wave preceding the invasion of Poland. Like other infantry regiments of the Wehrmacht, it was typically composed of three battalions (I., II., and III.), a regimental headquarters company, an anti-tank company, and an infantry gun company. The specific composition could vary slightly depending on the period and operational requirements.

Operational History: The 361st Infantry Regiment, as part of the 207th Infantry Division, primarily saw action on the Eastern Front. The 207th Division was initially deployed in the Baltic States and participated in the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. The regiment was involved in the fighting in the Baltic region, specifically in the advance through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. They faced resistance from the Red Army and partisan forces.

Throughout the war, the 361st Infantry Regiment likely participated in various defensive and offensive operations. Due to the nature of combat on the Eastern Front, the regiment would have experienced significant casualties and required reinforcements throughout its service. Precise details of every battle and deployment involving only the 361st Infantry Regiment are difficult to ascertain without consulting specific war diaries and regimental histories (if extant). However, its actions were generally tied to the overall deployment and operations of the 207th Infantry Division.

Fate: The 361st Infantry Regiment likely ceased to exist as an operational unit at the end of World War II with the general collapse of the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front. The remnants of the 207th Infantry Division were likely captured by Soviet forces.