LXXVIII Army Corps (Wehrmacht)

The LXXVIII Army Corps was a German Wehrmacht (army) corps that existed during World War II. It was primarily deployed on the Eastern Front, seeing action in various sectors and participating in numerous campaigns.

The corps was formed in January 1943 in Wehrkreis VI. Its initial deployments were primarily on the defensive lines of the Eastern Front, tasked with holding territory and repelling Soviet offensives. The units assigned to the LXXVIII Army Corps varied throughout its existence depending on the strategic needs of the German army.

The LXXVIII Army Corps was involved in significant battles and operations on the Eastern Front, including defensive actions against Soviet advances in Ukraine and Poland. It faced heavy fighting and sustained significant casualties as the war progressed.

Toward the end of the war, the LXXVIII Army Corps, along with other German units, was pushed back by the advancing Red Army. It participated in desperate defensive battles in an attempt to slow the Soviet advance. The corps eventually surrendered to the Allied forces in 1945.

The commanders of the LXXVIII Army Corps included General der Artillerie Christian Hansen (its initial commander) and other high-ranking Wehrmacht officers. Specific subordinate units under the corps command varied during its operational history. Information on the detailed organization, specific battles, and exact surrender details can be found in various historical sources and war archives.