The Landwehr Corps was formed on the outbreak of war in August 1914[1] as part of the mobilisation of the Army.

It was initially commanded by General der Infanterie Remus von Woyrsch, who had been recalled from retirement.

On formation, in August 1914, the Landwehr Corps consisted of two divisions, which were made up of 3rd line units.

Whilst the 8th Army was concentrated in East Prussia, the Landwehr Corps was detached to Upper Silesia.

A deputy, Generalleutnant Götz Freiherr von König,[34] took command of the Landwehr Corps on 3 December 1914.