4. After two weeks’ rest in the vicinity of Rethel the division was sent into line at Bermericourt on July 21.
RECRUITING.
The 231st Division was recruited from the entire extent of Prussian territory, the same as the Guard from whose depots it was formed.
VALUE—1917 ESTIMATE.
At the time of the formation of the 231st Division 40 per cent of the men were of the 1918 class. In consequence of replacements, the proportion of the men of this class appeared to be 50 per cent in November, 1917.
The 231st Division opposed an honorable resistance to the French assault of June 18, 1917, at Le Cornillet.
However, taking into consideration that it has never given proof of offensive qualities, it seems impossible to class it among the good divisions.
1918.
Champagne.
1. Early in February the 231st Division was relieved by the 213th Division and went to the Givet-Namur area for training in open warfare.