1939-1945

BATTALIONS

During WWII, Battalion organization was as follows

• one infantry battalion = 38 officers and 812 men
• one rifle company = a company headquarters of 3 officers and 12 men, plus 3 platooons
• one platoon = 1 officer and 36 men
• one support company = one platoon each of mortars, carriers, anti-tank guns and assault pioneers

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