121st Infantry Division (German Empire)

The 121st Infantry Division (German: 121. Infanterie-Division) was a unit of the German Army in World War I. It was formed on March 1, 1915, and dissolved in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after the war. The division was primarily deployed on the Eastern Front.

Formation:

• Formed: March 1, 1915
• Dissolved: 1919

Combat History:

The 121st Infantry Division spent its entire existence on the Eastern Front. It participated in various battles and campaigns, including:

• Battles along the Riga-Dünaburg line.
• Defensive actions against the Russian Brusilov Offensive.
• Occupying and controlling captured territories.

Organization:

The division's organization varied throughout the war, but typically included:

• Infantry Regiments: Usually three regiments, each with multiple battalions.
• Artillery Regiment: Typically one regiment.
• Other supporting units: Including pioneer, signals, and supply units.

Specific regimental compositions and subordinate units are difficult to ascertain definitively due to war-time reorganizations and record keeping inconsistencies.

Commanders:

The commanders of the 121st Infantry Division included:

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(Note: Complete list of commanders is difficult to determine from available general sources.)

Post-War:

Following the armistice, the 121st Infantry Division participated in the retreat from the Eastern Front and demobilization within Germany. It was formally dissolved in 1919.

See Also:

• German Army (World War I)
• Eastern Front (World War I)