The Pomeranian Army () was one of the Polish armies defending against the 1939 Invasion of Poland. It was officially created on 23 March 1939. Led by General dywizji Władysław Bortnowski, it consisted of 5 infantry divisions, 2 National Defence brigades and 1 cavalry brigade.
Tasks The Army was tasked to defend Toruń and Bydgoszcz from a possible German attack and to carry out delaying actions in the "Polish Corridor" area.
Operational history The Pomorze Army suffered severe losses during the Battle of Tuchola Forest; losing about a third of its strength. In retreat towards Warsaw from 6 September, it subordinated itself to Army Poznań and took part in the Battle of Bzura (9–20 September).
Organization The Army was commanded by General Władysław Bortnowski; his chief of staff was Colonel Ignacy Izdebski.
The composition of the Pomorze Army: Unit Polish name Commander Remarks Army units - Gen. Władysław Bortnowski 9th Infantry Division 9 Dywizja Piechoty Col. Józef Werobej 15th Infantry Division 15 Dywizja Piechoty Gen. Wacław Przyjałkowski Greater Polish 27th Infantry Division 27 Dywizja Piechoty Gen.Bryg. Juliusz Drapella Pomeranian National Defence Brigade Pomorska Brygada Obrony Narodowej Col. Tadeusz Majewski Chełm National Defence Brigade Chełmska Brygada Obrony Narodowej Operational Group "East" - Gen. Mikołaj Bołtuć 4th Infantry Division 4 Dywizja Piechoty Col. Rawicz-Mysłowski, Col. Józef Werobej 16th Infantry Division 16 Dywizja Piechoty Col. Zygmunt Szyszko-Bohusz Pomeranian Operational Group "Czersk" - Gen.Bryg. Stanisław Grzmot-Skotnicki Pomeranian Cavalry Brigade Pomorska Brygada Kawalerii Gen.Bryg. Stanisław Grzmot-Skotnicki Independent Units Chojnice and Kościerzyna Oddziały Wydzielone "Chojnice" i "Kościerzyna"
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See also Polish army order of battle in 1939
References Armie i samodzielne grupy operacyjne Wojska Polskiego 1939 WIEM Encyklopedia