[2]. Organized in August, 1914; elements taken from 1st and 2d Guard Divisions.
HISTORY.
1914.
France.
1. In August, 1914, the 3d Guard Division was first directed to the Western Front. It fought below Namur.
Russia.
2. The 27th of August the division was transported to Silesia via Oriental Prussia. It took part in the invasion of southern Poland.
3. The group of armies of which it formed a part was turned back and was obliged to retire to Lodz.
4. During the winter of 1914–15 it took part in the severe engagements on the Bzura.