12th Division (German Empire)
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The 12th Division (12. Division) was a unit of the Prussian/German Army.[1] It was formed in Neiße (now Nysa, Poland) on September 5, 1818.[2] The division was subordinated in peacetime to the VI Army Corps (VI. Armeekorps).[3] The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I. The division was recruited primarily in the Province of Silesia, mainly in the region of Upper Silesia.
Quick Facts 12. Division); in 1870-71 and from August 2, 1914, 12th Infantry Division (12. Infanterie-Division), Active ...
12th Division (12. Division); in 1870-71 and from August 2, 1914, 12th Infantry Division (12. Infanterie-Division) | |
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Active | 1818–1919 |
Country | Prussia/Germany |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry (in peacetime included cavalry) |
Size | Approx. 15,000 |
Part of | VI. Army Corps (VI. Armeekorps) |
Garrison/HQ | Neiße |
Engagements | Austro-Prussian War: Königgrätz World War I: Somme, Caporetto, German spring offensive, Lys, Cambrai (1918) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Eduard von Bonin, Kraft, Prinz zu Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen, Remus von Woyrsch |
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