6th Division (German Empire)
| 6th Division (6. Division); in 1870-71 and from August 2, 1914, 6th Infantry Division (6. Infanterie-Division) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1818–1919 |
| Country | Prussia/Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry (in peacetime included cavalry) |
| Size | Approx. 15,000 |
| Part of | III. Army Corps (III. Armeekorps) |
| Garrison/HQ | Düsseldorf (1818-20), Torgau (1820-50), Brandenburg (1850-1919) |
| Engagements |
Second Schleswig War: Dybbøl |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Wilhelm von Krauseneck, Gottlieb Graf von Haeseler, Hans Hartwig von Beseler, Ferdinand von Quast |
Second Schleswig War: Dybbøl
Austro-Prussian War: Königgrätz
Franco-Prussian War: Mars-la-Tour, Gravelotte, Metz, Orléans, Le Mans
The 6th Division (6. Division) was a unit of the Prussian Army. It was formed in Düsseldorf in 1816 as a brigade and became the 6th Division on September 5, 1818. The headquarters moved to Torgau in 1820 and then to Brandenburg in 1850. The division was subordinated in peacetime to the III Army Corps (III. Armeekorps). The division was disbanded in 1919 during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I. The division was recruited in the Province of Brandenburg.
The 6th Division fought in the Second Schleswig War of 1864, including the key Battle of Dybbøl, or Düppeler Heights. The division then fought in the Austro-Prussian War in 1866, including the Battle of Königgrätz. In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, the division saw action in the battles of Mars-la-Tour, Gravelotte, Orléans, and Le Mans, and in the Siege of Metz.
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