German Army (German Empire)
This article is about the World War I army of Germany. For the World War II army of Germany, see German Army (Wehrmacht). For the modern army of Germany and post-World War II army of West Germany, see German Army. For other uses, see Heer (disambiguation). German Army Deutsches Heer Kaiserstandarte Active 1871–1919 Country Germany Type Army/Air Force Role Protecting the German Empire and its interests by using ground and air forces. Size 500,000 (1871) 3,800,000 (1914) 4,500,000 (1918) 13,500,000 (World War I total) Motto(s) " Gott mit uns " Colors Black, white, and red Engagements Franco-Prussian War Samoan Civil War Abushiri Revolt Second Samoan Civil War Boxer Rebellion Adamawa Campaign Herero Wars Maji Maji Rebellion Sokehs Rebellion World War I Finnish Civil War German Revolution The Imperial German Army (German: Deutsches Heer ) was the name given to the combined land and air forces of the German Empire (excluding the Marine-Fliegerabteilung maritime aviation form...