3. The sector of the 301st Division extends on the Vosges front from La Plaine as far as Provenchères. The headquarters of the division was at Saulxures.
VALUE—1917 ESTIMATE.
The division was mostly made up of elderly men. The troops assigned to the 301st Division were supposed to occupy calm sectors.
The 10th Landwehr Regiment was made up for the most part (three-quarters) of Silesians and Prussians from the Province of Posen. There were some Alsatians (4 in the 6th Company).
1918.
1. The division remained in its sector in Army Detachment A without event throughout 1918. Its losses were negligible. The companies had an average ration strength of 170 men; an average trench strength of 105.
VALUE—1918 ESTIMATE.
The division was rated as fourth class. It was one of the lowest of that class in value. The morale was low and desertions frequent.