It was formed from Armee-Gruppe Gronau on 18 September 1916 and was disbanded on 27 March 1918.

Armee-Gruppe Gronau was formed from XXXXI Reserve Corps on 20 September 1915.

It was named for its commander, General der Artillerie Hans von Gronau, former commander of XXXXI Reserve Corps.

It remained on the Eastern Front until dissolved on 27 March 1918.

[3] Armee-Gruppe / Armee-Abteilung Gronau was commanded throughout its existence by General der Artillerie Hans von Gronau.