The division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943.

In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in Ukraine and eastern Romania.

In the defensive battles for Letcani and Iaşi (German: Jassy) the 76th ID suffered heavy losses and had to withdraw across the Bahlui River.

In September and October 1944, the 76th ID was again refreshed with new troops before surrendering in 1945 in Slovakia.

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