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''Armee-Abteilung'' Woyrsch was commanded throughout it existence by [[Generaloberst]] (later [[Generalfeldmarschall]]) [[Remus von Woyrsch]].<ref>{{harvnb|Cron|2002|p=400}}</ref> Woyrsch was the commander of the [[Landwehr Corps|''Landwehr'' Corps]], an appointment he retained concurrently until 20 September 1916. A deputy, [[Generalleutnant]] [[Götz von König|Götz Freiherr von König]],<ref>[http://home.comcast.net/~jcviser/aka/koenig.htm The Prussian Machine] Accessed: 13 April 2012</ref> took command of ''Landwehr'' Corps on 3 December 1914. On 29 August 1916, Woyrsch also took over command of [[Heeresgruppe Leopold|''Heeresgruppe'' Leopold]] from [[Generalfeldmarschall]] [[Prince Leopold of Bavaria]] and the command was renamed [[Heeresgruppe Woyrsch|''Heeresgruppe'' Woyrsch]].<ref>{{harvnb|Cron|2002|p=391}}</ref><ref>Woyrsch was, for a brief period, simultaneously commanding a Corps, ''Armee-Abteilung'' and ''Heeresgruppe''.</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:24, 7 May 2012
| Armee-Abteilung Woyrsch Army Detachment "Woyrsch" | |
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 Flag of the Staff of an Armee Oberkommando (1871–1918) | |
| Active | 3 November 1914 - 15 December 1917 |
| Country |  German Empire |
| Type | Army |
| Engagements | World War I |
Armee-Abteilung Woyrsch (Army Detachment "Woyrsch") was an army level command of the German Army in World War I. It served on the Eastern Front throughout its existence.
History
Armee-Abteilung Woyrsch was formed on 3 November 1914 under the command of Generaloberst Remus von Woyrsch. It was dissolved on 15 December 1917.[1]
Commanders
Armee-Abteilung Woyrsch was commanded throughout it existence by Generaloberst (later Generalfeldmarschall) Remus von Woyrsch.[2] Woyrsch was the commander of the Landwehr Corps, an appointment he retained concurrently until 20 September 1916. A deputy, Generalleutnant Götz Freiherr von König,[3] took command of Landwehr Corps on 3 December 1914. On 29 August 1916, Woyrsch also took over command of Heeresgruppe Leopold from Generalfeldmarschall Prince Leopold of Bavaria and the command was renamed Heeresgruppe Woyrsch.[4][5]
Glossary
- Armee-Abteilung or Army Detachment in the sense of "something detached from an Army". It is not under the command of an Army so is in itself a small Army.[6]
- Armee-Gruppe or Army Group in the sense of a group within an Army and under its command, generally formed as a temporary measure for a specific task.
- Heeresgruppe or Army Group in the sense of a number of armies under a single commander.
See also
References
Bibliography
- Cron, Hermann (2002). Imperial German Army 1914-18: Organisation, Structure, Orders-of-Battle [first published: 1937]. Helion & Co. ISBN 1-874622-70-1.
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