Alpenkorps (German Empire)
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The Alpenkorps was a provisional mountain formation of division size formed by the Imperial German Army during World War I. It was considered by the Allies to be one of the best in the German Army.[1]
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Alpenkorps ("Alpine Corps") | |
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Active | 1914–1919 |
Country | German Empire |
Branch | Army |
Type | Mountain infantry |
Size | Approx. 15,000 |
Engagements | World War I |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Konrad Krafft von Dellmensingen, Ludwig Ritter von Tutschek |
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