1st Grenadier Division (Poland)
The 1st Grenadier Division (French: 1ère Division des Grenadiers; Polish: 1. Dywizja Grenadierów) was a Polish infantry formation raised in France during the Phoney War. The division was created as a part of the Polish Army in France following the Invasion of Poland. The division fought in the Battle of France in 1940.
| 1st Grenadier Division | |
|---|---|
Memorial badge of the division, featuring the Cross of Lorraine | |
| Active | 1939-1940 |
| Country | Poland |
| Branch | Land forces |
| Type | Motorized infantry |
| Size | 16,180 soldiers and officers |
| Engagements | Battle of Lagarde, Maginot Line |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Bronisław Duch |
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