61st Corps (German Empire)


The 61st Corps was a corps formation of the German Army in World War I. It was formed in November 1916 and was still in existence at the end of the war.

Chronicle

The 61st Corps was formed in November 1916.
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 a Corps of two divisions was sufficient, at other times 5 or 6 divisions were necessary. Therefore, under the Hindenburg regime, new Corps headquarters were created without organic divisions. These new Corps were designated
General Commands for Special Use.
61st Corps was still in existence at the end of the war.

Commanders

The 61st Corps was commanded throughout its existence by Generalleutnant Karl Surén.