4th Luftwaffe Field Division
| 4th Luftwaffe Field Division (4.Luftwaffen-Feld-Division) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1944 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | |
The 4th Luftwaffe Field Division (German: 4.Luftwaffen-Feld-Division) was an infantry division of the Luftwaffe branch of the Wehrmacht that fought in World War II. It was formed at Gross-Born Troop Maneuver Area with men who had trained at Flieger-Ausbildungs Regiment 14 in Austria and surplus ground crew of the Luftwaffe. It served on the Eastern Front from late 1942 to June 1944 in Army Group Centre's area of operations and took part in the Battle of Nevel. It subsequently fought in engagements in the Velish, Nevel and Vitbesk sectors until it was destroyed during Operation Bagration.