[3] The division was disbanded in 1919, during the demobilization of the German Army after World War I.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the division was a mixed unit, with Hannoverian, Oldenburg and Westphalian elements.
During the Franco-Prussian War, the 19th Infantry Division fought in the battles of Mars-la-Tour and Gravelotte, and then in the Siege of Metz.
It then fought in the Loire Campaign, including the battles of Beaune-la-Rolande, Beaugency-Cravant, and Le Mans.
Divisions received engineer companies and other support units from their higher headquarters.