2nd LIGHT DIVISION

2nd LIGHT DIVISION
2nd LIGHT DIVISION

Formed:
10th October 1938

Converted:
18th October 1939 and renamed 7th Panzer Division

Headquarters:
Gera

Linage:
2. Leichte Division

Commanders:
Generalleutnant Georg Stumme 10th November 1938 to 18th October 1939

Battles, Operations and Campaigns:
Operation Fall Weib

Served:
Poland

Unit Structure 1st September-1939:
Divisional Staff
6th Kavallerie Schützen Regiment
7th Kavallerie Schützen Regiment
102nd Artillery Regiment
1/7th Reconnaissance Regiment (Motorcycle)
2/7th Reconnaissance Regiment (Armoured Car)
33rd Panzer Battalion
42nd Panzer-Abwehr Battalion
58th Pioneer Battalion
3/29th Signals Battalion
Medical and Administration Companies