Reformed in the summer of 1943 in Georgia, the division's second formation never saw combat and was disbanded by 1946.

In October, the 296th was transferred to the 18th Army, and in February 1942 it was moved into the front reserve.

The division was soon transferred back to the 9th Army, with which it retreated into the Caucasus after the start of the German summer offensive, Case Blue, in June.

[1] The division was reformed on 16 July 1943 from training units in Georgia, part of the Transcaucasian Military District, and never saw combat.

[3] In September, when the corps became part of the Tbilisi Military District, the 296th was stationed at Poti.