XXVII Army Corps (Wehrmacht)
| XXVII. Armeekorps | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 1939 – May 1945 |
| Country |
 Nazi Germany
|
| Branch | Army |
| Size | Corps |
| Engagements | |
The XXVII Corps (German: XXVII. Armeekorps, or XXVII.AK) was an infantry corps in the German Army. It fought in several notable actions during World War II.
The corps was originally raised in August 1939 in Wehrkreis VII.
Organisation (September 1939): 16th, 69th, 211th and 216th Infantry Divisions
During September 1939 the XXVII Corps was used to screen the Dutch-German border.
Organisation (June 1940): 211th, 213th, 218th and 239th Infantry Divisions
The Corps participated in Nazi Germany's Invasion of France as part of Army Group C. In May, it crossed the southern Netherlands and Belgium towards Roubaix, where it helped in surrounding the French 1st Army. Later in the campaign, it attacked from the east bank of the Rhine towards Colmar. It then remained on occupation duties in eastern France until the following year.
Organisation (November 1941): 86th, 129th and 162nd Infantry Divisions; Gruppe Landgraf (parts of 6th and 7th Panzer Divisions)
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