1. In January, 1917, the 217th Division was in the Braila area; in February, at the mouth of the Buzeu.
Odobesti.
2. In the month of May the division left the Braila front and went into line northwest of Odobesti in the vicinity of Focsani. At this time it acquired its definite organization: 9th Reserve, 29th Bavarian, and 22d Landwehr Infantry Regiments.
Panciu.
3. From July to December the 217th Division remained in line northwest of Panciu.
RECRUITING.
The 217th Division was one of the most heterogeneous.
VALUE—1917 ESTIMATE.
The division had been on the Roumanian front since October, 1916, and was mediocre.