Pre-World War I Organization
German divisions underwent various organizational changes after the Franco-Prussian War. The 9th Division lost all of its original infantry regiments to other divisions and received replacement regiments. The organization of the 9th Division in 1914, shortly before the outbreak of World War I, was as follows:
- 17. Infanterie-Brigade
- Infanterie-Regiment von Courbière (2. Posensches) Nr. 19
- 3. Posensches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 58
- 18.Infanterie-Brigade
- Grenadier-Regiment König Wilhelm I (2. Westpreußisches) Nr. 7
- 5. Niederschlesisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 154
- 9. Kavallerie-Brigade
- Dragoner-Regiment von Bredow (1. Schlesisches) Nr. 4
- Ulanen-Regiment Prinz August von Württemberg (Posensches) Nr. 10
- 9. Feldartillerie-Brigade
- Feldartillerie-Regiment von Podbielski (1. Niederschlesisches) Nr. 5
- 2. Niederschlesisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 41
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