Army of Württemberg

The Württembergian Army (German: Württembergische Armee) served as the army of the Kingdom of Württemberg.

Württembergian Army
Württembergische Armee (German)
Infantry standard of Württemberg
Disbanded1918
Country Kingdom of Württemberg
AllegianceHouse of Württemberg
TypeArmy
Part ofImperial German Army (1871-1918)
EngagementsSeven Years' War

Coalition Wars

Baden Revolution
Dano-Prussian War
Austro-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War

Great War
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Duke Albrecht

The Württembergian Army had its permanent beginnings in the Peace of Westphalia that followed the Thirty Years' War, which permitted states of the Holy Roman Empire to raise standing armies. These troops were, particularly in the 18th century, sometimes used in Soldatenhandel and lent to foreign powers; This practice was often criticized as a form of mercenary service.

History

When the Imperial German Army was established, around the nucleus of the Prussian Army in 1871, the Württembergian Army remained an independent contingent like the Bavarian Army and the Royal Saxon Army. It was formed into the XIII (Royal Württemberg) Corps until 1918, mainly comprising the 26th and 27th infantry divisions and the 26th dragoon regiment.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Kavallerieregiment18.de".


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