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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure, Organization and Uniforming of the Infantry - Reserve Infantry Regiments
In 1914 the German infantry comprised 217 regiments.
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The Development of the German Imperial Army in World War I (1914–18) - An Overview
At the outbreak of World War I the Imperial Army comprised 92½ infantry and 11 cavalry divisions with 5,124 field guns and 575 heavy guns.
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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure and Organization - Fortification Troops
As early as mobilization, so-called fortification troops were planned. These were to carry out the necessary earthworks in the course of strengthening the fortresses.
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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure and Organization - Military Chaplains
Even in peacetime religious care was provided.
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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure and Organization - Motor Vehicle Troops
After mobilization the German Army had about 4,000 motor vehicles and motorized wheels as well as tractors. Motorization was, however, only rudimentary. Even in peacetime the military leadership had at least dealt with the truck service, but only a limited number were acquired for military purposes before 1914. In addition, truck manufacturing was regulated and purchases were promoted by granting state loans; in case of war civilian vehicles were to be requisitioned. During the war vehicle production was strongly stimulated, and special trucks with anti-balloon guns and tractors for the artillery or for ammunition transport were also developed.
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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure and Organization - Engineers
During the First World War the engineer arm experienced an unforeseen rise in importance and, as the daily reality of war increasingly resembled that of fortress warfare, became an important support arm for the infantry.
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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure and Organization - Machine Gun Companies/ - Detachments
At the outbreak of the war the German Army had 360 machine-gun companies/detachments; by the end of 1915 there were already 450. In addition, at that time there were 80 machine-gun platoons with the cavalry. The number of machine guns was, however, continuously increased. In the autumn of 1916 it was ordered that henceforth each infantry battalion was to have 1 and each Jäger and storm (assault) battalion 2 machine-gun companies. At the same time additional machine-gun sharpshooter detachments (each of 3 companies) were formed.
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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure and Organization - Bicycle Troops
The cyclist companies formed in 1913 were assigned as the 6th company to the Jäger and Schützen battalions. In September 1914 a second cyclist company was allotted to each battalion. Numerous cyclist units were also formed later. The cyclists did not have replacement companies, but the reserve battalions of the Jäger and Schützen had corresponding cyclist detachments.
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The German Imperial Army in the World War - Structure and Organization - Airshipmen
Airshipmen on the Western Front. Original photo from the year 1916. Photographer: G. Gramsch/Dresden.