The division was ordered to reform in 1941.
The entire division was then ordered to Europe.
Three months later the division was ordered to Iraq.
He then said the division had been ordered to draw two Soviet tank regiments into a trap and to attack them on the flank.
At the same time the division was ordered to prepare to advance eastwards from dawn on 26 March.
Meanwhile, Laharpe's division was ordered away on another mission.
The division was again ordered to contribute combat forces in December of that year.
Dorsey's division, which had been held in reserve, was then ordered to reinforce the attack.
McCook's division was ordered to meet this force.
Damaged, the division was ordered back to Germany to replenish its numbers.
