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Kampfgeschwader are the German-language name for (air force) bomber units. In WW1, they were airsquadrons, while in WW2, they were airwings.
DuringWorld War I,Kampfgeschwader were specializedbomber units in theLuftstreitkräfte.
Formally known asKampfgeschwader der Obersten Heeresleitung, orKagohl for short, they were assets directly controlled by theOberste Heeresleitung, the German Army's high command, rather than by army, corps, or division commanders.
Each Kagohl consisted of a headquarters element and sixflights, or Kampfstaffeln, of bomber aircraft. Originally intended asstrategic bombers, they were repurposed astactical bombing units when it became apparent their aircraft did not have the range to reach strategic targets.
In 1917, the Kagohls were reorganized intoBombengeschwader der Obersten Heeresleitung (Bogohl) of three Bombenstaffeln (Bosta), each of six heavy bombers and several additional light bombers.
InWorld War II,Kampfgeschwader units were fullbomber wings within the 1935-45Luftwaffe, consisting of three or moreKampfgruppe bomber groups, as a part ofa typicalLuftflotte's medium or heavy bomber strength.