The 2nd Division, along with the 4th Division, was attached to Sixth Army during the Battle of Khalkhin Gol as reinforcements for a projected counterattack that was canceled when a ceasefire was signed.
The 2nd Division and the 4th Division were assigned to Sixth Army during the Battle of Khalkhin Gol as part of an anticipated counterstrike that was scrapped when a truce was reached.