2nd Division (Netherlands)

As a pivotal infantry formation of the II Army Corps, the 2nd Division of the Royal Netherlands Army was mobilized in April 1940. The division held a critical position along the center of the formidable Grebbe Line defense. During the initial days of the Battle of the Netherlands, the 2nd Division endured some of the campaign's heaviest fighting as German forces attempted to force a decisive breakthrough.
The division bore the brunt of the German attack on the Grebbe Line, particularly during the intense fighting at the Grebbeberg.

Organisation (May 10, 1940)

The division was commanded by Major General J. van der Waals.
The structure of the 2nd Division on the eve of the German invasion was as follows:

Subordinate Regiments

5th Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Regiment

''10th Infantry Regiment''

Divisional Troops

3rd Regiment Artillery 2nd Anti-Tank Company 2nd Signals Company 2nd Engineer Company Detached Units:

* III Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment – Attached to 19e Regiment Infanterie.
* III Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment – Attached from 4th Division.

Commanders

Major General J. van der Waals