Birth of Max von Gallwitz
Birth of Max von Gallwitz
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Max von Gallwitz Biography and Timeline
Follow Max von Gallwitz through 11 dated historical records for Germany.
Max von Gallwitz, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1853–1917Years on this page
1853
1911
Inspector
Appointed Inspector of the Artillery
Artillery Inspector
Serves as inspector responsible for German field artillery.
Field Artillery Oversight
Oversees artillery readiness, organization and professional development.
1914
Armament
Gallwitzs corps is formed into the Army Group Gallwitz in Poland
Role range: 1914-1918
1915
Capture of Belgrade
Commands the Eleventh Army which helps capture Belgrade
Role range: 1914-1918
Invasion of Serbia
Leads the Eleventh Army in the Autumn invasion of Serbia
Role range: 1914-1918
Triple Offensive
The Army Group Gallwitz joins in the Triple Offensive in central Poland
Role range: 1914-1918
1916
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Takes command of German Second Army after German forces on the Somme are reorganised.
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Takes command of the reorganised German Second Army south of the Somme.
Role range: 1914-1918
1917
Operations on the Ancre
German forces withdraw from exposed positions on the Ancre front.
Role range: 1914-1918
Records, sources and methodology
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