Danish 2nd Division
[1] Due to World War II, the league was placed on hiatus for five years until its reintroduction as a single division with 10 clubs in 1945.In the 1966 season, the league was expanded to include two divisions, coinciding with the dissolution of the Kvalifikationsturneringen and the introduction of the new fourth-tier, Denmark Series (Danmarksserien).[3] The decision to establish a nation-wide third-tier league as part of the Danmarksturneringen i fodbold below the second-tier II Serie was made at the annual convention of the Danish FA (DBU), in 1936.[1] The league started its operation in August 1936, when III Serie was created with two geographically divided constituencies, each including four teams playing two matches at home and away.With the occupation of Denmark during World War II, the Danmarksturneringen's three league structure was disbanded in 1940.[1] One team gained promotion to 2nd Division, and one relegated to the club's respective regional football league.