Essex County Division
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The Essex County Division was a short-lived formation of the British Army formed in the Second World War on 18 February 1941 by the redesignation of the West Sussex County Division. It was disbanded on 7 October.[2] It had one commanding officer, Major-General J. H. T. Priestman. It was an infantry only formation consisting of three Independent Infantry Brigades (Home). Combat support, artillery, engineers etc., would be provided by other local formations.[3] It was under the command of XI Corps from formation to 22 July and then under GHQ Home Forces.
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Essex County Division | |
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Active | 18 February – 7 October 1941 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Static Division |
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