Polish Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade
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Polish Independent Carpathian Brigade (Polish Samodzielna Brygada Strzelców Karpackich, SBSK) was a Polish military unit formed in 1940 in French Syria composed of Polish soldiers exiled after the invasion of Poland in 1939 as part of the Polish Army in France. It was commanded by General Stanisław Kopański.
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Polish Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade | |
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Active | 12 April 1940 - 3 May 1942 |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Stanisław Kopański |
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The division fought with distinction in the North African Campaign of World War II, notably during the Siege of Tobruk. In 1942 it formed the backbone of the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division.