Allied intelligence rated the division as first class, although not one of the best Bavarian divisions.
I ought here mention that before the battle the Emperor dismissed a Bavarian division which still remained with him.
German casualties in the 6th Bavarian Reserve Division were 1,600-2,000 men.
It engaged the 6th Bavarian division preventing it from supporting the German 26th.
Beckers's Bavarian division constituted the far right and was deployed on either side of the Kinzig.
The first occurred on 16 April when Hiller pushed a defending Bavarian division out of the town.
If necessary, he could call on Lieutenant General Deroy's Bavarian division also.
The 9th Bavarian Reserve Division was formed as a triangular division.
In 1914, the peacetime organization of the 1st Royal Bavarian Division was as follows:
The order of battle of the 5th Bavarian Reserve Division on mobilization was as follows:
