| 82nd (West African) Division | |
|---|---|
_Division&sq=&lang=&file=File:82nd_WA_div.svg) Formation sign of the 82nd (West African) Division.[1] | |
| 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 |
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]
- ^ Cole p. 92
- ^ Giffard, George (13 March 1951). "Operations in Burma and North-East India from 16th November, 1943 to 22nd June, 1944" (PDF). The London Gazette (Supplement) (39171 ed.). p. 1378. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ Palmer, Rob. "Divisional Histories: 82nd (West Africa) Division" (PDF). British Military History website. p. 50. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2011.