Commanded by Général Lebrun in the Franco-Prussian War then by General Galliffet from 1882 to 1886.
On the outbreak of the First World War it was subordinated to Fourth Army.
It became part of the Tenth Army and was deployed in Italy from November 1917.
It was later in action at the Second Battle of the Piave River and the Battle of Vittorio Veneto.
Its commanders in World War I were :