Pre-World War I Organization
German divisions underwent various organizational changes after the Franco-Prussian War. The 5th Division was no exception, but unlike many divisions, there were no changes in the division's core infantry regiments. The organization of the division in 1914, shortly before the outbreak of World War I, was as follows:
- 9. Infanterie-Brigade
- Leib-Grenadier-Regiment König Friedrich Wilhelm III (1. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 8
- Infanterie-Regiment von Stülpnagel (5. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 48
- 10. Infanterie-Brigade
- Grenadier-Regiment Prinz Karl von Preußen (2. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 12
- Infanterie-Regiment von Alvensleben (6. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 52
- 5. Kavallerie-Brigade
- 1. Brandenburgisches Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 2
- Ulanen-Regiment Kaiser Alexander II von Rußland (1. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 3
- 5. Feldartillerie-Brigade
- Feldartillerie-Regiment General-Feldzeugmeister (2. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 18
- Neumärkisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 54
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