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Battle Of Belgium Order Of Battle
This is the order of battle for the Battle of Belgium, a World War II battle between German Army (1935–1945), German and Allies of World War II, Allied forces in Belgium on 10–28 May 1940. Allied armed forces Belgian air service The Belgian Air Component, Belgian Air Service (''Aéronautique Militaire Belge'') comprised three main Regiment, aerial regiments: * 1er Régiment d'Aéronautique (1st Air Regiment - Observation and Army Cooperation aircraft) **1er Groupe (Fairey Fox) **2e Groupe (Fairey Fox) **3e Groupe (Fairey Fox) **4e Groupe (Fairey Fox) **5e Groupe (Renard R.31) **6e Groupe (Renard R.31) * 2e Régiment d'Aéronautique (2nd Air Regiment - Fighter aircraft) **1er Groupe (Gloster Gladiator & Hawker Hurricane) **2e Groupe (Fiat CR.42) **3e Groupe (Fairey Fox) * 3e Régiment d'Aéronautique (3rd Air Regiment - Reconnaissance and Bomber aircraft) **1er Groupe (Fairey Fox) **3e Groupe (Fairey Battle & Fairey Fox) The Aéronautique Militaire Belge was reinforced by the R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Infantry Division (Belgium)
The 4th Infantry Division ''(4de Infanterie Divisie)'' was an infantry division of the Belgian Army that existed during the Battle of Belgium during the Second World War. History World War I Before mobilization for the First World War in 1914, the 4th Infantry Division was based in Namur, with its troops spread out through the area. In the ensuing World War I mobilization of Belgium, the division comprised the 8th, 10th, 13th, and 15th Mixed Brigades plus supporting Brigade and Divisional Lancer and Chasseurs Cavalry, classified as ‘4th Division’.Handbook, p. 106. The divisional Commander was Édouard Michel. World War II At the start of hostilities on 10 May, the 4th Division was stationed at the Albert Canal, on the left flank of the 7th division. As it became clear very soon that this division was unable to hold the brunt of the German attack on Belgium, troops of the 4th were called upon to first help organizing a counterattack and, when that failed to materi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of Battle
In modern use, the order of battle of an armed force participating in a military operation or campaign shows the hierarchical organization, command structure, strength, disposition of personnel, and equipment of units and formations of the armed force. Various abbreviations are in use, including OOB, O/B, or OB, while ORBAT remains the most common in the United Kingdom. An order of battle is distinct from a Table of Organization and Equipment, table of organisation, which is the intended composition of a given unit or formation according to the military doctrine of its armed force. Historically, an order of battle was the order in which troops were positioned relative to the position of the army commander or the chronological order in which ships were deployed in naval situations. As combat operations develop during a campaign, orders of battle may be revised and altered in response to the military needs and challenges. Also the known details of an order of battle may change durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Playfair
Air Marshal Sir Patrick Henry Lyon Playfair, (22 November 1889 – 23 November 1974) was a commander in the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War and a senior commander in the Royal Air Force until his retirement during the Second World War. In 1945 he published ''Warfare Today: How Modern Battles Are Planned and Fought on Land, at Sea, and in the Air'', co-written by Major General J. F. C. Fuller Major-General John Frederick Charles "Boney" Fuller (1 September 1878 – 10 February 1966) was a senior British Army officer, military historian, and strategist, known as an early theorist of modern armoured warfare, including categorising p ... and Admiral Sir Reginald Bacon. References External links Air of Authority – A History of RAF Organisation – Air Marshal Sir Patrick Playfair Further reading * Playfair, Patrick and Jarvis, John (1979). ''"Pip" Playfair, a founding father of the RAF.'' Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd. . , - , - 1889 births 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th Infantry Division (Belgium)
The 15th Infantry Division ''(15de Infanterie Divisie)'' was an infantry division of the Belgian Army that fought in the Battle of Belgium against the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. World War II Source: After the Phony wars, the Germans have had enough time to gather a sufficient amount of their forces near the Rhineland and smashed into Belgium and the Netherlands. The 15th Division was one of the weaker formations in the Belgian army. It was made up entirely of older reserve regiments which was armed with antiquated weapons of world war one vintage. Moreover, its regiments lacked the fourth heavy weapons battalion that was customary in the regiments of the active army and those of newer reserves. The division was stationed behind the Albert Canal line between Herentals and Massenhoven. To compensate for its weaker units, its lines were somewhat shorter than those of its neighbouring divisions. As the Belgian front at the Canal collapsed near Liège, the 15th Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12th Infantry Division (Belgium)
The 12th Infantry Division ''(12de Infanterie Divisie)'' was an infantry division of the Belgian Army that existed during the Battle of Belgium during the Second World War. World War II Source: At the start of the war on May 10, 1940, the 12th Division was assigned the southernmost position of the Fortified Position of Antwerp, covering a portion of the anti-tank canal between St-Job-int-Goor and the Albert Canal at Massenhoven. Contrary to the Namur and Liège Positions, the forts of the Antwerp Positions were unmodernized forts of World War One vintage. Moreover, its artillery batteries were not replaced after being stripped down by the Germans during that conflict. Only some light and heavy machine gun positions were installed to support the infantry of the 12th Division. During the first days of the conflict, the 12th's units saw elements of the French 7th army pass through its positions on their way to the Netherlands. When these units were defeated they hurriedly pass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IV Corps (Belgium)
4 Corps, 4th Corps, Fourth Corps, or IV Corps may refer to: France * 4th Army Corps (France) * IV Cavalry Corps (Grande Armée), a cavalry unit of the Imperial French Army during the Napoleonic Wars * IV Corps (Grande Armée), a unit of the Imperial French Army during the Napoleonic Wars Germany * IV Cavalry Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * IV Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * IV Reserve Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * IV Army Corps (Wehrmacht), a unit of the German Army in World War II Soviet Union * 4th Airborne Corps (Soviet Union) * 4th Guards Army Corps *4th Guards Cavalry Corps * 4th Cavalry Corps (Soviet Union) * 4th Guards Mechanized Corps * 4th Mechanized Corps (Soviet Union) * 4th Rifle Corps *4th Guards Tank Corps United States * IV Corps (United States) * IV Corps (Union Army) * Fourth Corps, Army of Northern Virginia * Fourth Army Corps (Spanish–American War) Others * IV Army Corps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Infantry Division (Belgium)
The 3rd Infantry Division ''(3de Infanterie Divisie)'' was an infantry division of the Belgian Army that existed during the Battle of Belgium during the Second World War. History World War I At the start of World War I, the 3rd Infantry Division was known as ‘3rd Division’, since they were one of only Seven active divisions of the Belgian Army in 1914. Commanded by Lieutenant-General Gérard Leman, the headquarters are at Liege. The 3rd Division was composed of the 9th, 11th, 12th, and 14th Mixed Brigades, all of which are formed from Regiments of-the-line. Cavalry support comes from the 2nd Lancer Regiment, with artillery from 3rd Artillery Regiment. World War II Source: At the start of the war on 10 May 1940, the 3rd Division was assigned the northernmost portion of the Fortified Position of Liège. Along with the 2nd and 7th Divisions it occupied the linchpin of the Belgian 'covering position', whose aim was to hold the Albert Canal and Meuse lines giving th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Infantry Division (Belgium)
The 2nd Infantry Division ''(2de Infanterie Divisie)'' was an infantry division of the Belgian Army that existed during the Battle of Belgium during the Second World War. History World War I At the start of World War I, the 2nd Infantry Division was known as ‘2nd Division,’ since they were one of only Seven active divisions of the Belgian Army in 1914. Commanded by Lieutenant-General Émile Dossin, the 2nd Division had its headquarters in Antwerp, and were initially composed of the 5th, 6th, and 7th Mixed Brigades, all of which are formed from Regiments of-the-line. Cavalry support came from the 4th Chasseurs Regiment, and artillery from the 2nd Artillery Regiment. World War II Source: At the start of the war on May 10, 1940, the 2nd division was assigned the southernmost portion of the Fortified Position of Liège. Along with the 3rd and 7th divisions it occupied the linchpin of the Belgian 'covering position', whose aim was to hold the Albert Canal and Meuse lines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
III Corps (Belgium)
3rd Corps, Third Corps, III Corps, or 3rd Army Corps may refer to: France * 3rd Army Corps (France) * III Cavalry Corps (Grande Armée), a cavalry unit of the Imperial French Army during the Napoleonic Wars * III Corps (Grande Armée), a unit of the Imperial French Army during the Napoleonic Wars Germany * III Cavalry Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * III Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * III Reserve Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * III Royal Bavarian Corps, a unit of the Bavarian Army and the Imperial German Army * III Army Corps (Wehrmacht), a unit in World War II * III Corps (Bundeswehr) * III Panzer Corps (Germany) * III (Germanic) SS Panzer Corps Russia and Soviet Union * 3rd Army Corps (Russian Empire), a unit in World War I * 3rd Mechanized Corps (Soviet Union) * 3rd Rifle Corps, Soviet Union * 3rd Army Corps (Russia), Russian Federation United States * III Corps (United States) * III Corp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Infantry Division (Belgium)
The 9th Infantry Division ( nl, 9 ème Infanteriedivisie) was an Infantry Division of the Belgian Army that fought in the Battle of Belgium during the Second World War. History Second World War At the start of the war on 10 May 1940, the 9th division occupied one of the central sections of the Albert Canal line. In this position, it was not directly affected by the breakthrough at Eben-Emael for the first days of the war. Instead, the soldiers of the 9th witnessed fleeing civilians and advancing vanguards of the French 7th army passing through its lines. As a precaution, however, General Vander Hofstadt ordered the 17th and elements of the 16th regiments to take up a position along the Nete River, guarding the division's flank. Troops from these units saw panicking units of the 6th Division passing its line, causing unrest among the troops. As by the evening of the 12th it was clear that the German breakthrough north of Liège could not be contained, the division was ordered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Infantry Division (Belgium)
The 6th Infantry Division ''(6de Infanterie Divisie)'' was an infantry division of the Belgian Army that existed during the Battle of Belgium during the Second World War. History World War I At the start of World War I, the 6th Infantry Division was one of the original 7 Divisions, and was called ‘6th Division.’ Its headquarters are in Brussels and the division composed of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Mixed Brigades, which were organized from Grenadier and Carabiner units. They also had in their command the 1st Chasseurs Regiment. The divisional commander is Latonnois van Rode. World War II As one of the stronger Belgian Divisions - its three regiments were all part of the active standing army - the Division was assigned a large portion of the Albert Canal line at the outbreak of the war. It covered the 14,5 km between Beringen and Eindhout (Geel). To that end, it received temporarily additional fire support from the 2nd, 4th and 16nd regiments of artillery. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
II Corps (Belgium)
2nd Corps, Second Corps, or II Corps may refer to: France * 2nd Army Corps (France) * II Cavalry Corps (Grande Armée), a cavalry unit of the Imperial French Army during the Napoleonic Wars * II Corps (Grande Armée), a unit of the Imperial French army during the Napoleonic Wars Germany * II Cavalry Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * II Corps (German Empire), a unit of the Imperial German Army * II Royal Bavarian Corps, a unit of the Bavarian Army and the Imperial German Army * II Royal Bavarian Reserve Corps, a unit of the Bavarian Army and the Imperial German Army * II SS Panzer Corps, a unit in World War II Russian Empire * 2nd Army Corps (Russian Empire) * 2nd Siberian Army Corps * 2nd Army Corps (Armed Forces of South Russia), a unit in the white movement Soviet Union * 2nd Airborne Corps (Soviet Union) * 2nd Rifle Corps * 2nd Guards Tank Corps United States * II Corps (United States), World War II * II Corps (Union Army), a unit in the American C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
