Editing Angelo van Noord (section)

=== Early service and invasion of Poland ===
On 1 November 1934, van Noord entered the ''Wehrmacht'' and began training with ''Kraftfahr-Abteilung Cannstadt''. He served in its ''Kradschützen-Kompanie'' under ''Hauptmann'' Erdmann until 30 October 1935. The unit was redesignated ''Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5'' in November 1935, and van Noord remained with it until 30 May 1936.

While stationed in Kornwestheim, van Noord progressed through the ranks of ''Gefreiter'', ''Unteroffizier'', and ''Feldwebel''. He also worked as an ''Ausbilder'', responsible for training other soldiers. He continued in training and leadership assignments until the autumn of 1938, when he was promoted to ''Leutnant''.

By March 1940, the unit had become ''Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5'' of the ''2. Panzer-Division''. Van Noord served as a ''Zugführer'', later commanded a company, and held staff assignments within the battalion. He participated in the invasion of Poland with this formation.