10th Armoured Division (United Kingdom)
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.
| 10th Armoured Division | |
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Formation sign of the 10th Armoured Division. | |
| Active | 1 August 1941 – 15 June 1944 1956–1957 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Second World War 13,225–14,964 men 186 tanks |
| Garrison/HQ | Western Desert Tripoli |
| Engagements | North African Campaign |
| Battle honours | 30 August–7 September 1942 Alam el Halfa 23 October–4 November 1942 El Alamein |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Alexander Gatehouse |
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