1st Legions Infantry Division (Poland)
Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division (1. Dywizja Piechoty Legionów) is a tactical unit of the Polish Army. Formed on February 20, 1919, partially of veterans of the I Brigade of the Polish Legions, the unit saw extensive action during the Polish-Bolshevik War and World War II. Regarded by the soldiers of the Wehrmacht as the Iron Division, it distinguished itself in the Invasion of Poland.
| 1st Legions Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
First commandant of the division, Edward Rydz-Śmigły | |
| Active | 1919-1944 2023-present |
| Country | Poland |
| Branch | Land forces |
| Type | Infantry, during WW2 partisan infantry |
| Size | ca. 16,000 men |
| Garrison/HQ | Wilno (1919-1944) Ciechanów (2022-present) |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Division |
| Patron | Józef Piłsudski |
| March | We Are the First Brigade |
| Engagements | Dyneburg, Kiev offensive, Battle of Warsaw, Invasion of Poland |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. General Norbert Iwanowski |
| Notable commanders | Edward Rydz-Śmigły, Wincenty Kowalski |
| Insignia | |
| Unit abbreviation | 1 DPLeg |
| Parent Unit | Wyszków |
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