Kresowa Cavalry Brigade

Stationed in the town of Brody, it consisted of several regiments: During the Polish September Campaign the Brigade, under Colonel Stefan Hanka-Kulesza was part of the Łódź Army.

In the first two days of the conflict it remained in the rear, however, Luftwaffe attacks on the unit inflicted heavy losses.

In the morning of September 3, 1939, the Brigade took positions around the town of Szadek, strengthening the 10th Infantry Division.

After first contact with the enemy, the Brigade withdrew for unknown reasons, leaving a gap in the northern wing of the Łódź Army.

Remnants crossed the Vistula on September 10 and joined the Northern Front of General Stefan Dąb-Biernacki, fighting in the Battle of Tomaszów Lubelski.