Romanian Army 1940-45

Part I:
Romanian Infantry Division 1940

by Bob McKenzie

Regular Morale 8
(Reserve Divisions Trained Morale 7)

Divisional Headquarters, with:

    1 command stand
    1 car
    1 staff radio truck

3-4 Infantry Regiments, each with:

    Regimental Headquarters, with: 1 command stand
    3 Battalions, each with:
      Battalion Headquarters, with:
        1 command stand
        1 60mm mortar stand
        3 Companies, each with:
          1 command infantry stand
          2 infantry stands

        1 Support Company, with: 3 HMG stands
        1 Heavy Support Company, with:
          1 command stand
          0-1 engineer stands
          1 81.4mm mortar stand (ds)
          1 37mm AT gun
          1 crew stand
          1 limber

0-1 MG Battalions, with:

    Battalion Headquarters, with: 1 command stand
    4 MG Companies, each with:
      1 command stand
      2 HMG stands

2 Artillery Regiments, each with:

    Regimental Headquarters, with:
      1 mounted command stand
      1 staff telephone wagon

    2 Field Artillery Battalions, each with:

      1 mounted command stand
      1 mounted spotter
      1 ammo wagon
      3 75mm field gun
      3 crew stands
      3 limber

    Heavy Artillery Battalion, with:

      1 mounted command stand
      1 mounted spotter
      1 ammo wagon
      2 100mm field gun
      2 crew stands
      2 limber

Pioneer Battalion, with:
    Battalion Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 engineer supply wagon

    3 Pioneer Companies, each with:
      1 command engineer stand
      2 engineer stands

Recce Squadron, with:

    1 command cavalry stand
    1 recon cavalry stand

Notes

1) Reserve Divisions have 3 Infantry Regiments and only two artillery battalions per regiment (one 75mm, one 100mm)

2) Some divisions have two 100mm battalions and one 75mm battalion in their artillery regiments.

3) During 1940 the MG battalions were withdrawn.

Romanian Army 1940-45 Part I

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