8th Division (German Empire)
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The 8th Division (8. Division) was a unit of the Prussian/German Army.[1] It was formed in Erfurt in November 1816 as a brigade and became a division on September 5, 1818.[2] The division was subordinated in peacetime to the IV Army Corps (IV. Armeekorps).[3] The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I. The division was recruited primarily in the Province of Saxony, also known as Prussian Saxony and the smaller states of the German Empire around Prussian Saxony.
Quick Facts 8. Division); in 1870-71 and from August 2, 1914, 8th Infantry Division (8. Infanterie-Division), Active ...
8th Division (8. Division); in 1870-71 and from August 2, 1914, 8th Infantry Division (8. Infanterie-Division) | |
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Active | 1818–1919 |
Country | Prussia/Germany |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry (in peacetime included cavalry) |
Size | Approx. 15,000 |
Part of | IV. Army Corps (IV. Armeekorps) |
Garrison/HQ | Erfurt (1818–1901), Halle an der Saale (1901–1919) |
Engagements | Austro-Prussian War: Königgrätz Franco-Prussian War: Beaumont, Sedan, Paris |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maximilian von Prittwitz, Ernst II, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg |
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