Late World War I Organization
Divisions underwent many changes during the war, with regiments moving from division to division, and some being destroyed and rebuilt. During the war, most divisions became triangular - one infantry brigade with three infantry regiments rather than two infantry brigades of two regiments (a "square division"). An artillery commander replaced the artillery brigade headquarters, the cavalry was further reduced, the engineer contingent was increased, and a divisional signals command was created. The 38th Infantry Division's order of battle on April 20, 1918 was as follows:
- 73. Infanterie-Brigade
- Infanterie-Regiment Großherzhog von Sachsen (5. Thüringisches) Nr. 94
- 6. Thüringisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 95
- 7. Thüringisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 96
- 3.Eskadron/Kürassier-Regiment (Brandenburgisches) Nr. 6
- Artillerie-Kommandeur 38
- 1. Thüringisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 19
- Fußartillerie-Bataillon Nr. 61
- Stab Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 135
- 3.Kompanie/Kurhessisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr. 11
- Pionier-Kompanie Nr. 284
- Minenwerfer-Kompanie Nr. 38
- Divisions-Nachrichten-Kommandeur 38
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