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The Polish 1st Corps was a tactical unit of the Polish Army during World War II. Contrary to its name, in reality it never reached corps strength and was not used as a tactical unit until after the war, when it took part in occupation of Germany as part of the Allied forces stationed around the port of Wilhelmshaven. Prior to that date both of its main units fought separately and were listed together mostly for logistical reasons. Formed in the United Kingdom, it comprised the Polish 1st Armoured Division and the Polish Independent Parachute Brigade. It was commanded by Gen. Stanisław Maczek and Marian Kukiel.
