[1] In peacetime, the German Army only conscripted about half of those eligible to serve, as the population was too numerous for its establishment.

[2] At the outbreak of the War, a large number of volunteers flocked to the colours.

The personnel predominantly comprised kriegsfreiwillige (wartime volunteers) who did not wait to be called up.

It was commanded by General der Infanterie Felix Graf von Bothmer, who was brought out of retirement.

II Bavarian Reserve Corps was commanded throughout its existence by General der Infanterie Felix Graf von Bothmer.