12th Army (German Empire)

The 12th Army (German: 12. Armee / Armeeoberkommando 12 / A.O.K. 12) was an army level command of the German Army in World War I formed in August 1915 by the redesignation of Armee-Gruppe Gallwitz. It served exclusively on the Eastern Front and was dissolved on 9 October 1916 when its commander, General der Infanterie Max von Fabeck, was transferred to 8th Army.

12. Armee
12th Army
Flag of the Staff of an Armee Oberkommando (1871–1918)
Active7 August 1915 – 9 October 1916
Country German Empire
TypeArmy
EngagementsWorld War I
Insignia
AbbreviationA.O.K. 12
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