Active 1939 Founded 1939 | Engagements World War II | |
Similar 18th Army, American Free Corps, 7th Army, Luftflotte 5, Schalburg Corps |
History
The 5th Army was activated on 25 August 1939 with General Curt Liebmann in command. It acted in defence of the Siegfried Line (German: Siegfriedstellung) in the west before seeing operations in Poland. It acted as an occupied security force before disbanding on the Polish surrender.
Commanders
References
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