In March, 1917, the 48th was replaced by the 66th Regiment (old 7th Division from Prussian Saxony) taken from the 52d Division.
1. Detraining at Conflans on April 8, the division spent a few days in the Woevre.
Côtes de Meuse.
2. It appeared along the Côtes de Meuse (Calonne trench) on April 26, 1915.
3. From that date until January 14, 1916, it stayed around the Côtes de Meuse and in Woevre-Calonne trench, Ailly wood, St. Mihiel, Eparges, and Bois Bouchot.
1916.
1. January and February, 1916, rested at Brainville and Conflans.
Verdun.
2. On February 24 the 113d Division was transferred to the Verdun front. It participated in the attacks of the 8th and 9th of March against the village of Douaumont and suffered considerable losses. In six weeks spent around Douaumont the losses are said to have been 30 officers and 2,000 men put out of action (letter).