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[Chuck Pueringer]

What is an "Infantry Column"? Where was this one formed?

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[Gerdan]

Here some info on Infanterie Kolonne 162:

http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/...er/IR162-R.htm

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[Cezar]

What is an "Infantry Column"? Where was this one formed?

In a nutschell - light columns (e.g. infantry, artillery) were the transport units used primarily for carrying ammunition. They were mostly mechanized and varying considerably in size and strength.

As far as light infantry column is concerned:

The German regiment has its own organic, mixed horse-drawn and/or motorized supply unit. This unit, known as the "light infantry column" furnishes the regiment with all supplies except rations which are carried by the ration trains II of the battalions. The light column carries a reserve of all types of ammunition used by the regiment. The first reserve of ammunition is carried within each company. Ammunition, equipment and supplies are received by the light column from the transport columns of division (part of the division supply force). The light column, after receiving ammunition, equipment and supplies at distribution points, usually proceeds to designated points where the transport of the individual companies will receive the ammunition, etc. Thus the light column is the connecting link between the companies and division.

Source: http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/t...-regiment.html