35th Division (German Empire)
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The 35th Division (35. Division) was a unit of the Prussian/German Army.[1] It was formed on April 1, 1890, and was headquartered initially in Graudenz (now Grudziądz, Poland) and from 1912 in Thorn (now Toruń, Poland).[2] The division was subordinated in peacetime to the XVII Army Corps (XVII. 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 southern part of West Prussia, and included a relatively high percentage of Poles.
Quick Facts 35. Division); from August 2, 1914, 35th Infantry Division (35. Infanterie-Division), Active ...
35th Division (35. Division); from August 2, 1914, 35th Infantry Division (35. Infanterie-Division) | |
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Active | 1890-1919 |
Country | Prussia/Germany |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry (in peacetime included cavalry) |
Size | Approx. 15,000 |
Part of | XVII. Army Corps (XVII. Armeekorps) |
Garrison/HQ | Graudenz (1890-1912); Thorn (1912-1918) |
Engagements | World War I: Gumbinnen, Tannenberg, 1st Masurian Lakes, Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive, Somme, Arras (1917), Passchendaele, Hundred Days Offensive |
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