1939 Infantry Regiment (Poland)

The 1939 Infantry Regiment (Poland) refers, broadly, to any infantry regiment within the Polish Army (Wojsko Polskie) that existed in 1939, the year Nazi Germany invaded Poland, triggering World War II. This is not a specific, single unit designation but rather a collective reference to numerous regiments, each with its own history, area of deployment, and composition.

Polish infantry regiments in 1939 were the primary fighting component of Polish infantry divisions. They typically consisted of three infantry battalions, a heavy machine gun company, a communications platoon, an anti-tank platoon, and support elements. The organization and equipment of these regiments varied somewhat depending on the specific division to which they belonged.

The regiments played a critical role in the defense of Poland against the German invasion. They fought in numerous battles across the country, often facing numerically and technologically superior German forces. Due to the speed of the German Blitzkrieg, many regiments were quickly outflanked and encircled, suffering heavy casualties.

Information regarding specific 1939 Polish infantry regiments can be found in historical records detailing the organization of the Polish Army in 1939, campaign histories of the Polish Defensive War, and unit histories (where available). Identifying a specific regiment requires additional details like its number or the division to which it was assigned.