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 | |
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Flag of the Staff of an Armee Oberkommando (1871–1918) | |
Active | 7 August 1915 – 9 October 1916 |
Country | German Empire |
Type | Army |
Engagements | World War I |
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Abbreviation | A.O.K. 12 |
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