1917.
Russia.
1. Relieved from the Dixmude front about the middle of October, 1917, the 19th Landwehr Division was transferred to Russia at the beginning of November.
Riga.
2. Arriving in the Riga area about November 15, it went into line near the coast.
VALUE—1917 ESTIMATE.
The 19th Landwehr Division is made up either of elderly soldiers or those of mediocre physical strength, forming a body of men incapable, it appears, of an offensive effort.
In Belgium, however, the division organized an assault troop capable of making assaults.