31st Indian Armoured Division
The 31st Indian Armoured Division was an armoured division of the Indian Army during World War II, formed in 1940, originally as the 1st Indian Armoured Division; it consisted of units of the British Army and the British Indian Army. When it was raised, it consisted of two Armoured Brigades (the 1st and 2nd Indian Armoured Brigades) and one Motor Brigade (the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade).
| 1st Indian Armoured Division 31st Indian Armoured Division | |
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Formation sign of the 31st Indian Armoured Division. | |
| Active | 1940-1945 1972- |
| Country | British India India |
| Allegiance | British Empire India |
| Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Division |
| Nickname(s) | White Tiger Division |
| Equipment | Stuart tank M3 Lee M4 Sherman T-90S Bhishma |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Thomas Corbett Robert Wordsworth |
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