| Dorset County Division | |
|---|---|
 The shoulder insignia of the division | |
| Active | 24 February 1941 –31 December 1941 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Static Infantry |
| Role | Home defence |
| Size | 10,000 men |
The Dorset County Division was formed on 24 February 1941. However it did not take over operational commitments from Southern Area until March 10 and it did not finally assume command of its allocated infantry brigades until 24 April. It only had a short existence, being reduced to an administrative headquarters on 24 November at midday. The whole headquarters was disbanded on 31 December.