4th Infantry Division (India)
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For the World War I formation, see 4th (Quetta) Division.
The 4th Indian Infantry Division, also known as the Red Eagle Division, is an infantry division of the Indian Army. This division of the British Indian Army was formed in Egypt in 1939 during the Second World War.[1] During the Second World War, it took part in campaigns in East Africa (Eritrea and Sudan), Syria, North Africa and Italy. Post independence, the division is part of the I Corps and headquartered at Prayagraj.[2]
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4th Indian Infantry Division | |
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Active | 1939–present |
Country | British India (1939–1947) India (1947–present) |
Allegiance | British Empire India |
Branch | British Indian Army (1939–1947) Indian Army (1947–present) |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Part of | XIII Corps (historical) I Corps (India) |
Nickname(s) | "Red Eagle Division" |
Engagements | Second World War Sino-Indian War Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General Arvind Chauhan, YSM |
Notable commanders | Francis Tuker |
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