10th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)
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The 10th Armoured Division was an armoured formation of division-size of the British Army, raised during the Second World War and was active from 1941–1944 and after the war from 1956–1957. It was formed from the 1st Cavalry Division, a 1st Line Yeomanry unit of the Territorial Army (TA) which had previously been serving in Palestine. The division was converted from cavalry to armour and redesignated from 1 August 1941.
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10th Armoured Division | |
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Active | 1 August 1941 – 15 June 1944[2] 1956–1957 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Armoured |
Size | Second World War 13,225–14,964 men[3] 186 tanks[nb 1][nb 2] |
Garrison/HQ | Western Desert Tripoli |
Engagements | North African Campaign |
Battle honours | 30 August–7 September 1942 Alam el Halfa[5] 23 October–4 November 1942 El Alamein[5] |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Alexander Gatehouse |
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