21st Army Corps ( German XXI. Armeekorps ), formed July 1, 1939 .
| 21st Army Corps XXI. Armeekorps | |
|---|---|
| Years of existence | August 1939 - February 1940 |
| A country |  Germany |
| Wars | Polish campaign 1939 |
| Participation in | |
| Commanders | |
| Famous commanders | Nikolaus von Falkenhorst |
March 1, 1940 - reorganized into group 21 (intended to capture Norway).
Content
- 1 Corps combat path
- 2 Housing composition
- 3 Corps Commander
- 4 Literature
Corps Combat Path
In September-October 1939 - participation in the Polish campaign (as part of the 3rd Army ).
Body Composition
In September 1939:
- 21st Infantry Division
- 228th Infantry Division
Corps Commander
- From July 1, 1939 - Lieutenant General Nikolaus von Falkenhorst
Literature
- Georg Tessin. VerbΓ€nde und Truppen der Deutschen Wehrmacht und Waffen-SS im Zweiten Weltkrieg 1939-1945. Biblio-Verlag, Bissendorf 1973, ISBN 3-7648-0871-3