| 12. Armee 12th Army | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 7 August 1915 – 9 October 1916 |
| Country |  German Empire |
| Type | Army |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | A.O.K. 12 |
The 12th Army (German: 12. Armee / Armeeoberkommando 12 / A.O.K. 12) was an army level command of the German Army in World War I formed in August 1915 by the redesignation of Armee-Gruppe Gallwitz.[1] It served exclusively on the Eastern Front and was dissolved on 9 October 1916 when its commander, General der Infanterie Max von Fabeck, was transferred to 8th Army.[2]
- ^ Armee-Gruppe Gallwitz had been formed on 18 March 1915 under command of General der Artillerie Max von Gallwitz
- ^ Cron 2002, pp. 81–82