17th Division (German Empire)
The 17th Division (17. Division) was a unit of the Prussian/German Army. It was formed on October 11, 1866, and initially headquartered in Kiel. It moved its headquarters to Schwerin in 1871. The division was subordinated in peacetime to the IX Army Corps (IX. Armeekorps). The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after the First World War.
| 17th Division (17. Division); in 1870–71 and from August 2, 1914, 17th Infantry Division (17. Infanterie-Division) | |
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| Active | 1866–1919 |
| Country | Prussia/Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry (in peacetime included cavalry) |
| Size | Approx. 15,000 |
| Part of | IX. Army Corps (IX. Armeekorps) |
| Garrison/HQ | Kiel (1866-1871), Schwerin (1871-1919) |
| Engagements | Franco-Prussian War: Metz, Paris, Loigny-Poupry, 2nd Orléans, Le Mans World War I: Liège, Great Retreat, 1st Marne, Somme, Passchendaele, German spring offensive, Hundred Days Offensive |
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