Army of Württemberg
The army of the German state of Württemberg was until 1918 known in Germany as the Württembergische Armee.[1]
| Army of Württemberg | |
|---|---|
| Country |  |
| Allegiance | House of Württemberg |
| Branch | Army |
| Engagements | Napoleonic Wars Austro-Prussian War Franco-Prussian War World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Duke Albrecht |
Its troops were maintained by Württemberg for its national defence and as a unit of the Swabian Circle (district) of Holy Roman Empire, the Confederation of the Rhine, the German Confederation and finally of the Army of German Empire. In addition, particularly in the 18th century, there were also regiments that were lent to other dukes and foreign powers. This practice was often criticized as "soldier trading" or "Soldatenhandel"; a form of mercenary service.
Amalgamated within the overall German army in 1871, it was renamed the XIII (Royal Württemberg) Corps until 1918, mainly comprising the 26th and 27th infantry divisions and the 26th dragoon regiment.[2]
See also
- History of Württemberg
- Kingdom of Württemberg
Notes
- For its distinctive uniforms from 1650 to 1870, see: Pictures of Württembergische Armee uniforms up to 1850: Plates by Stadlinger
- http://www.kavallerie-regiment18.de/w_drag_reg_26.html