5. It then went to reserve in Champagne, and entered line west of Auberive July 15. It was withdrawn on the 21st.
Oulchy le Chateau.
6. The division was identified in line north of Oulchy le Chateau July 29, where it fought until withdrawn, about August 9.
Alsace.
7. It went into rest cantonments at Helfrantzkirch (northeast of Basle), and remained there until September 25.
Ypres.
8. Prisoners of the division were captured southwest of Roulers, and they stated that it entered line October 5–6. The division remained in line fighting stubbornly, but to no purpose, until withdrawn, November 7.
VALUE—1918 ESTIMATE.
Reliable information is to the effect that the Guard Ersatz, the Guard Cavalry, and the Jaeger Divisions bore the title “Oberste Heeresleitungs Angriffsdivisionen,” and that they were held under the direct control of the Supreme Command. Nevertheless, the Guard Ersatz has always been considered as being in the second of four classes.