62nd Corps (German Empire)
Military unit
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The 62nd Corps (German: Generalkommando zbV 62) was a corps formation of the German Army in World War I. It was formed in January 1917 and dissolved in October 1918.[1]
| 62nd Corps (Generalkommando zbV 62) | |
|---|---|
Flag of the Staff of a Generalkommando (1871–1918) | |
| Active | January 1917-October 1918 |
| Disbanded | October 1918 |
| Country |  German Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | Genkdo zbV 62 |
Chronicle
The 62nd[2] Corps (z.b.V.)[3] was formed in January 1917.[4]
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.[5] These new Corps were designated General Commands for Special Use (German: Generalkommandos zur besonderen Verwendung).
The 62nd Corps was dissolved in October 1918.[6]
Commanders
The 62nd Corps had the following commanders during its existence:[7][8]
| Commander | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Generalleutnant Richard von Webern | 15 December 1916 | 19 February 1918 |
| Generalleutnant Paul Fleck | 19 February 1918 | 23 October 1918 |
