The 62nd Corps (german: Generalkommando zbV 62) was a
corps
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formation of the
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Army
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in
World War I
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. It was formed in January 1917 and dissolved in October 1918.
Chronicle
The 62nd Corps (z.b.V.) was formed in January 1917.
With the onset of trench warfare, the German Army recognised that it was no longer possible to maintain the traditional Corps unit, that is, one made up of two divisions. Whereas at some times (and in some places) a Corps of two divisions was sufficient, at other times 5 or 6 divisions were necessary. Therefore, under the
Hindenburg regime (from summer 1916), new Corps headquarters were created without organic divisions. These new Corps were designated
''General Commands for Special Use'' (german: Generalkommandos zur besonderen Verwendung).
The 62nd Corps was dissolved in October 1918.
Commanders
The 62nd Corps had the following commanders during its existence:
See also
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German Army (German Empire)
The Imperial German Army (1871–1919), officially referred to as the German Army (german: Deutsches Heer), was the unified ground and air force of the German Empire. It was established in 1871 with the political unification of Germany under the l ...
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Corps of Germany in World War I
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