1st Cavalry Division (United Kingdom)
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The 1st Cavalry Division was a regular Division of the British Army during the First World War where it fought on the Western Front. During the Second World War it was a first line formation, formed from Yeomanry Regiments. It fought in the Middle East before being converted to the 10th Armoured Division.
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1st Cavalry Division | |
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Active | August 1914 – March 1919 31 October 1940 – 1 August 1941 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | British Crown |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Size | Division
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Part of | Cavalry Corps (First World War) |
Engagements | First World War
Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Edmund Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby |
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