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Military units and formations established in 1939

  • Army Group BOn the 12th of October 1939, a new command structure emerged from the ashes of Army Group North. This reorganization marked the birth of the first Army Group…
  • Army Group NorthThe staff of Army Group North assembled on the 2nd of September 1939. It emerged from the headquarters of the 2nd Army, which had activated just days earlier…
  • Army Group SouthIn September 1939, the German Army Group South marched into Poland alongside Army Group North. Gerd von Rundstedt commanded this force while Erich von…
  • Independent Operational Group PolesieThe Independent Operational Group Polesie emerged on the 11th of September 1939. General Franciszek Kleeberg received orders from Polish Commander in Chief…