5th Army (German Empire)
The 5th Army (German: 5. Armee / Armeeoberkommando 5 / A.O.K. 5) was an army level command of the German Army in World War I. It was formed on mobilization in August 1914 seemingly from the VII Army Inspection. The army was disbanded in 1919 during demobilization after the war.
| 5. Armee 5th Army | |
|---|---|
Flag of the Staff of an Armee Oberkommando (1871–1918) | |
| Active | 2 August 1914 – 30 January 1919 |
| Country | German Empire |
| Type | Army |
| Engagements | World War I
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Crown Prince Wilhelm |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | A.O.K. 5 |
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