$  The first mountain infantry regiment was raised in 1918.  It received the name of 1st Tatra Highland      $
$regiment.  Following regiments were formed during twenties.  In September 1939, two mountain divisions      $
$were in active service.  Although soldiers were properly trained for mountain combat,  the supporting units,$
$especially artillery and supply columns were equipped typically for infantry units and were not fit for     $
$transport in inaccessible area.  Mountain units consisted of troops living in Beskidy region, familiar with $
$mountainous terrain.                                                                                        $
