27th Division (German Empire) - Evolution of The 27th Division

Evolution of The 27th Division

The 27th Division was formed in 1817 as Württemberg's 2nd Infantry Division. It was merged with Württemberg's 1st Infantry Division on July 27, 1849 to form Württemberg's Infantry Division and was dissolved in 1868. The division was reestablished after the Franco-Prussian War on December 18, 1871 as the 27th Division (2nd Royal Württemberg), taking its new numbering as part of the Prussian Army structure.

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