West Sussex County Division
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West Sussex County Division | |
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Active | 9 November 1940-18 February 1941 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Static Division |
The West Sussex County Division was a formation of the British Army, raised in World War II and formed by the redesignation of Brocforce on 9 November 1940. It was redesignated on 18 February 1941, becoming the Essex County Division. It was commanded by four officers, Major-General Edwin Morris from formation until 16 December, Brigadier until 29 December, Major General Sir Oliver Leese until 30 January 1941 and then Brigadier . It commanded 29th Infantry Brigade and 201st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home). It was commanded by XII Corps until 15 January 1941 and then by IV Corps.
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Bibliography[]
- Joslen, Lt-Col H.F. (1990) [1st. Pub. HMSO:1960]. Orders of Battle, Second World War, 1939–1945. London: London Stamp Exchange. ISBN 0-948130-03-2.
Categories:
- British county divisions
- Military units and formations established in 1940
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1941