215th Infantry Division (German Empire)
The 215th Infantry Division (German: 215. Infanterie-Division) was a unit in the German Imperial Army during World War I. Created in September 1916, it primarily saw service on the Eastern Front and in Ukraine.
| 215th Infantry Division (215. Infanterie-Division) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1916–19 |
| Country | German Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Approx. 15,000 |
| Engagements | World War I
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Order of battle (May 1918)
- 61. Reserve-Infanterie-Brigade
- Reserve-Ersatz-Regiment Nr. 2
- Landwehr-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 71
- Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 224
- 3. Eskadron/Reserve-Husaren-Regiment Nr. 8
- Artillerie-Kommandeur Nr. 215
- Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 274
- Division-Nachrichtung-Kommandeur Nr. 215
Chronology
1916
- 15 September–17 September – In reserve behind Armee-Abteilung A in France
- 18 September–2 November – Frontline service in Champagne
- 2–8 November – Transported to the Eastern Front
- 8 November–31 December – Frontline service on Upper Styr and Stochod rivers
1917
- 1 January–1 December – Frontline service on Upper Styr and Stochod rivers
- 2 December–17 December – Ceasefire on Eastern Front
- 18 December–31 December – Armistice on Eastern Front
1918
- 1 January–18 February – Armistice on Eastern Front
- 18 February–21 June – Service in Ukraine
- 22 June – 5 November – Occupation of Ukraine
- 16 November–31 December – Withdrawal from Ukraine
1919
- 1 January–16 March – Withdrawal from Ukraine
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