20th Division (German Empire)
The 20th Division (20. Division) was a unit of the Prussian/German Army. It was formed on October 11, 1866, and was headquartered in Hannover. The division was subordinated in peacetime to the X Army Corps (X. Armeekorps). The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I.
| 20th Division (20. Division); in 1870-71 and from August 2, 1914, 20th Infantry Division (20. 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 | X. Army Corps (X. Armeekorps) |
| Garrison/HQ | Hannover |
| Engagements | Franco-Prussian War: Mars-la-Tour, Gravelotte, Metz, Beaune-la-Rolande, Orléans, Le Mans World War I: Great Retreat, St. Quentin, 1st Marne, Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive, Brusilov Offensive, Passchendaele, German spring offensive |
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