XXXXI Reserve Corps (German Empire)


The XXXXI Reserve Corps was a corps level command of the German Army in World War I.

Formation

XXXXI Reserve Corps was formed in December 1914. It was part of the second wave of new Corps formed in the early stages of World War I consisting of XXXVIII - XXXXI Reserve Corps of 75th - 82nd Reserve Divisions. The personnel was predominantly made up of kriegsfreiwillige who did not wait to be called up. It was still in existence at the end of the war.

Structure on formation

On formation in December 1914, XXXXI Reserve Corps consisted of two divisions. but was weaker than an Active Corps
In summary, XXXXI Reserve Corps mobilised with 18 infantry battalions, 2 cavalry detachments, 24 field artillery batteries, 2 cyclist companies and 2 pioneer companies.
On 2 May 1915 in preparation for the Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive the corps consisted of 18 battalions, 4 squadrons, 43 machine guns and 108 guns. The corps was organized as follows:

Commanders

XXXXI Reserve Corps had the following commanders during its existence:
FromRankName
24 December 1914General der InfanterieHermann von François
29 June 1915GeneralleutnantArnold von Winckler
11 September 1915General der ArtillerieHans von Gronau