The II Cavalry Corps ( literally: Higher Cavalry Command 2) was a formation of the

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. The corps was formed on mobilization of the German Army in August 1914 and dissolved 23 January 1915 as the onset of trench warfare in the west negated the requirement for large cavalry formations. It was commanded throughout its existence by Georg von der Marwitz.

Combat chronicle

Initially on the Western Front with the

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Armies. Withdrawn to Belgium at the end of November 1914; dissolved 23 January 1915.

Order of Battle on mobilisation

The Corps consisted of three cavalry divisions (with seven battalions attached) without corps troops; in supply and administration matters, the cavalry divisions were autonomous. The commander was only concerned with tactics and strategy, hence his title of Senior Cavalry Commander . On formation in August 1914, the corps consisted of: * 2nd Cavalry Division * 4th Cavalry Division * 9th Cavalry Division * Guards Jäger Battalion * Guards Schützen Battalion * 3rd Jäger Battalion * 4th Jäger Battalion * 7th Jäger Battalion * 9th Jäger Battalion * 10th Jäger Battalion Each cavalry division consisted of three cavalry brigades (six regiments each of four squadrons), a horse artillery detachment () with three four-gun batteries, a machine gun detachment (company sized, six machine-guns), plus pioneers, signals and a motor vehicle column. A more detailed Table of Organisation and Equipment can be seen

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. The Jäger battalions each consisted of four light infantry companies, a machine gun company (six machine-guns), a cyclist company and a motorised vehicle column.

Commanders

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:C Corps of Germany in World War I Cavalry corps of Germany Military units and formations established in 1914 Military units and formations disestablished in 1915

Combat chronicle

Order of Battle on mobilisation

Commanders

See also

References

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