Woevre.
1. The division remained in line in the Verdun sector until relieved by the 11th Bavarian division about February 15.
2. It moved to the Conflans area, where it went through a course of training in open warfare in order to fit itself to become an assault division. At this time, too, it exchanged its Alsatians for Prussians of the 78th Reserve Division.
Somme.
3. March 27 the division reinforced the front at Bray, north of the Somme. It fought until the 30th, and lost to such an extent that its companies, which had been filled up while in the Conflans area, were reduced to an average strength of 40 men.
4. It was withdrawn March 30, and rested immediately in rear of the position it had held in line until about April 19.
5. The following day the division went back into line just south of the Somme, and immediately suffered heavily. It was relieved May 2 by the 24th Reserve Division.
6. The division went to rest in the Peruwelz area, and then had some more training in the same region.
Champagne.
7. Early in July the division was identified in reserve near Hirson.