39th Division (German Empire)
The 39th Division (39. Division) was a unit of the Prussian/German Army. It was formed on April 1, 1899, and was headquartered in Colmar (now in France). The division was subordinated in peacetime initially to the XIV Army Corps (XIV. Armeekorps) and then to the XV Army Corps (XV. Armeekorps). The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I.
| 39th Division (39. Division); from August 2, 1914, 39th Infantry Division (39. Infanterie-Division) | |
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| Active | 1899-1919 |
| Country | Prussia/Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry (in peacetime included cavalry) |
| Size | Approx. 15,000 |
| Part of | XV. Army Corps (XV. Armeekorps) |
| Garrison/HQ | Colmar |
| Engagements | World War I: Battle of the Frontiers, Race to the Sea, Battle of the Yser, Battle of Verdun, Battle of the Somme, Second Battle of the Aisne, Passchendaele, German spring offensive |
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