$  Border Guard (Korpus Ochrony Pogranicza - KOP) was created in 1924 in order to cover the Eastern border.  $
$Although subordinated to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it was an important element of land forces.      $
$Soldiers serving in KOP were carefully selected and specially trained.  KOP units even during peace period  $
$had complete numbers.  All these factors influenced their excellent battle capabilities.  In September 1939 $
$KOP fielded 4 infantry divisions.                                                                           $
