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II Cavalry Corps (German Empire)
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The II Cavalry Corps (German: Höhere Kavallerie-Kommando 2 / HKK 2 literally: Higher Cavalry Command 2) was a formation of the German Army in the First World War. The corps was formed on mobilization of the German Army in August 1914 and dissolved 23 January 1915 as the onset of trench warfare in the west negated the requirement for large cavalry formations. It was commanded throughout its existence by General der Kavallerie Georg von der Marwitz.
Quick Facts II Cavalry Corps(Höheres Kavallerie-Kommando Nr 2) Higher Cavalry Command No. 2, Active ...
II Cavalry Corps (Höheres Kavallerie-Kommando Nr 2) Higher Cavalry Command No. 2 | |
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Active | 2 August 1914-23 January 1915 |
Disbanded | 23 January 1915 |
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Branch | Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Size | Approximately 22,000 (on mobilisation) |
Engagements | First World War |
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Abbreviation | HKK 2 |
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