2.Infanterie-Division (mot)

Unit Emblems

2.Infanterie-Division (mot) Emblem
2.Infanterie-Division (mot) Unit Symbol

Lineage

  • Wehrgauleitung Stettin
  • Artillerieführer II
  • 2.Infanterie-Division
  • 2.Infanterie-Divison (mot)

 

Campaigns

  • Poland 1939
  • France 1940

 

History

The 2.Infanterie-Division (mot) was formed from the 2.Infanterie-Division on October 12th, 1937.

The 2.Infanterie-Division (mot) took part in the Campaign in Poland in 1939 and in France in 1940.

On October 5th, 1940 the 2.Infanterie-Division (mot) began conversion to a Panzer-Division, and on January 10th, 1941 it was officially redesignated as the 12.Panzer-Division.

Organization

1939
Infanterie-Regiment (mot) 5
Infanterie-Regiment (mot) 25
Infanterie-Regiment (mot) 92
I./Artillerie-Regiment 38
Artillerie-Regiment 2
2nd Divisional Support Units

 

1940
Infanterie-Regiment (mot) 5
Infanterie-Regiment (mot) 25
Kradschützen-Battalion 22
Artillerie-Regiment 2 (mot)
I./Artillerie-Regiment 38
Pionier-Bataillon 32
2nd Divisional Support Units

In October, 1939 Infanterie-Regiment 92 (mot) was sent to the 60.Infanterie-Division.

Knights Cross Holders

No KC holders for this unit

Commanders

Gen. Lt. Paul Bader 4.01.37 – 10.01.40
Gen. Maj. Josef Harpe 10.05.40 – 1.10.41

War Service

DateCorpsArmyArmy GroupArea
9.39XIX4. ArmeeNordWest Prussia, Poland
10.39Reserve1. ArmeeCSaarpfalz
1.40XIX12. ArmeeAEifel
5.40Reserve16. ArmeeAEifel
6.40XVKleist (4)BSomme, Loire
7.40 – 8.40BdEHome
9.40 – 11.40XIV12. ArmeeBPoland
12.40XXXXVI11. ArmeeCHome