82nd (West Africa) Division
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The 82nd (West African) Division[2] was formed under British control during the Second World War. It took part in the later stages of the Burma Campaign and was disbanded in Burma between May and September 1946.[3]
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82nd (West African) Division | |
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Active | 1941–1945 |
Country | British West Africa |
Branch | Royal West African Frontier Force |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 15,000 personnel |
Engagements | Burma Campaign |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | George McI. S. Bruce Hugh Stockwell |
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