Divisional HQ:
1-HQ Cavalry Stand
1-Cavalry Stand
1st Cavalry Regiment
See "The Cavalry Brigade"
3rd Cavalry Regiment
Regiment HQ:
1-HQ Cavalry Stand
Regimental MG Squadron:
3-Mounted MG Platoon Stands
Regimental Mortar Squadron:
1-Mounted 81mm Medium Mortar Stand
I/3rd Cavalry Group (Battalion)
Cavalry Group HQ:
1-HQ Cavalry Stand
1st Cavalry Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
2nd Cavalry Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
II/3rd Cavalry Group (Battalion)
Cavalry Group HQ:
1-HQ Cavalry Stand
3rd Cavalry Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
4th Cavalry Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
The Motorised Cavalry Regiment
Regiment HQ:
1-HQ Stand/Car
Regimental MG Squadron:
3-MG Platoon Stands/Trucks
Regimental Mortar Squadron:
1-81mm Medium Mortar Stand/Truck
I Motorised Cavalry Group (Battalion)
Cavalry Group HQ:
1-HQ Stand/Car
Motorised Reconnaissance Squadron:
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1st Motorised Cavalry Squadron:
4-Rifle Stands/Trucks
II Motorised Cavalry Group (Battalion)
Cavalry Group HQ:
1-HQ Stand/Car
2nd Motorised Cavalry Squadron:
4-Rifle Stands/Trucks
3rd Motorised Cavalry Squadron:
4-Rifle Stands/Trucks
IX Division Reconnaissance Group
Reconnaissance Group HQ:
HQ:1-HQ Cavalry Stand
Support: 1-Mounted MG Platoon Stand
1st Reconnaissance Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
2nd Reconnaissance Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
X Division Reconnaissance Group
Reconnaissance Group HQ:
HQ:1-HQ Cavalry Stand
Support: 1-Mounted MG Platoon Stand
1st Reconnaissance Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
2nd Reconnaissance Squadron:
4-Cavalry Stands
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Divisional Assets and Support Troops:
Cavalry Brigade Mounted MG Group
See "The Cavalry Brigade"
Notes:
- B (Beta - II) Corps Reconnaissance Group only until 23 December 1940)
- D (Delta - IV) Corps Reconnaissance Group only from 25 November 1940 until 19 December 1940
- The Cavalry Brigade was the first Greek Cavalry formation mobilised, its GOC was Colonel (of the Cavalry) Dhimáratos Sokrátis. The Brigade was initially independent, however it was quickly placed under command of the Cavalry Division, and then on 01 January 1941 it's Headquarters was disbanded and the 1st Cavalry Regiment and Mounted MG Group were subordinated directly to the Cavalry Division.
- The ½ Stands of Mortars should be treated as normal stands except -1 on DEF (i.e. DEF 4), -1 on Fire (e.g. indirect AI 3 not 4), and -1 on Smoke (i.e. 4+ to suceed, instead of 3+).
- Possibly 1st Cavalry Regiment could be classified as Veteran.
- Greek Order Changes are successful on a throw of 6, Artillery Response for Battalion Supports succeeds on 4+, for Divisional & Corps weapons on 5+ if they are deployed in prepared positions, otherwise a 6 is required. Greek Artillery can never be in General Support and must be attached to individual battalions.
Authors: Dimitris Christodoulou & John Moher
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