XXXX Reserve Corps


The XXXX Reserve Corps was a corps level command of the German Army in World War I.

Formation

XXXX Reserve Corps was formed in December 1914. It was part of the second wave of new Corps formed in the early stages of World War I consisting of XXXVIII - XXXXI Reserve Corps of 75th - 82nd Reserve Divisions. The personnel was predominantly made up of kriegsfreiwillige who did not wait to be called up. It was still in existence at the end of the war in the 6th Army, Heeresgruppe Kronprinz Rupprecht on the Western Front.

Structure on formation

On formation in December 1914, XXXX Reserve Corps consisted of two divisions. but was weaker than an Active Corps
In summary, XXXX Reserve Corps mobilised with 18 infantry battalions, 2 cavalry detachments, 24 field artillery batteries, 2 cyclist companies and 2 pioneer companies.

Commanders

XXXX Reserve Corps had the following commanders during its existence:
FromRankName
24 December 1914General der InfanterieKarl Litzmann
6 August 1918GeneralleutnantPaul Grünert