53rd Corps (German Empire)
The 53rd Corps was a corps formation of the German [German German Army (German Empire)|Army (German Empire)|Army] in World War I. It was formed in September 1916 and was still in existence at the end of the war.
Chronicle
The 53rd Corps was formed in September 1916. With the onset of trench warfare, the German Army recognised that it was no longer possible to maintain the traditional Corps unit, that is, one made up of two divisions. Whereas at some times a Corps of two divisions was sufficient, at other times 5 or 6 divisions were necessary. Therefore, under the Hindenburg regime, new Corps headquarters were created without organic divisions. These new Corps were designatedGeneral Commands for Special Use.
Commanders
The 53rd Corps had the following commanders during its existence:| Commander | From | To |
| Generalleutnant Konstanz von Heineccius | 31 August 1916 | 8 March 1917 |
| General der Kavallerie Manfred von Richthofen | 8 March 1917 | 18 January 1918 |
| Generalleutnant Leo Limbourg | 18 January 1918 | end of the war |