26th Division (German Empire)
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The 26th Division (26. Division), formally the 26th Division (1st Royal Württemberg) (26. Division (1. Königlich Württembergische)), was a unit of the Prussian/German Army.[1] It was headquartered in Stuttgart, the capital of the Kingdom of Württemberg.[2] The division was subordinated in peacetime to the XIII (Royal Württemberg) Corps (XIII. (Königlich Württembergisches) Armeekorps).[3] The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I. The division was raised and recruited in the Kingdom of Württemberg.
Quick Facts 26. Division); from August 2, 1914, 26th Infantry Division (26. Infanterie-Division), Active ...
26th Division (26. Division); from August 2, 1914, 26th Infantry Division (26. Infanterie-Division) | |
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Active | 1871–1919 |
Country | Kingdom of Württemberg German Empire |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry (in peacetime included cavalry) |
Size | Approx. 15,000 |
Part of | XIII. Army Corps (XIII. Armeekorps) |
Garrison/HQ | Stuttgart |
Engagements | World War I: Battle of the Frontiers, Race to the Sea, Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive, Serbian Campaign (World War I), Battle of the Somme, Arras, Battle of Caporetto, German spring offensive, Hundred Days Offensive |
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