What formation did Kleist command in the Invasion of Poland?
A motorised corps
An army group
An infantry battalion
A battleship fleet
Answer
Kleist commanded a motorised corps in the invasion of Poland. A motorised corps is a large military formation that is composed of several different types of units, including infantry, armour, artillery, and engineers. The units in a motorised corps are usually organised into brigades, which are then grouped together into divisions. Motorised corps are designed to be highly mobile and capable of conducting rapid offensive operations.
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