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This Blog was born from a wet day in Germany, looking at one of the many war memorials in that country and further investigation which led me to notice a lack of reference material with regards to the German Army in World War One.

My work on this project has been made easier by the World Wide Web, but with the information tools at my disposal it has been a constant battle to ensure that the correct information has been included.

This Blog is intended for reference, and will hopefully enable those with an interest in the German Army of World War One to look up with confidence the various units and organisations which contributed to the German war machine.

Sunday 31 August 2014

8th Army (30th December 1915 - 21st January 1919)


The 8th Army was formed from the Army of the Niemen on 30th December 1915.  It was used to replace the high command 12 HQ, and took over units of the 12th German Army.

XXXIX Reserve Corps

77th Reserve Division
78th Reserve Division

It withdrew from Russia in January 1919.

1st Army (19th July 1916 - 24th January 1919)


The 1st Army was formed on 19th July 1914, as a result of the battle of the Somme.

VII Reserve Corps

1st Infantry Division
50th Reserve Division
8th Bavarian Reserve Division
17th Infantry Division

VI Reserve Corps

80th Reserve Division
Guards Cavalry Rifle Division

XXIV Reserve Corps

7th Infantry Division
51st Reserve Division