The 66th (East Lancashire)Infantry Division was a formation of the British Army during the Second World War. The 66th was originally a 2nd Line division of the Territorial Army based in Manchester, England. The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... This article is becoming very long. ... In the United Kingdom the Territorial Army is a part of the British Army composed of reserve units, or part-time soldiers. ... The City of Manchester is a major city and metropolitan borough in the North of England, historically notable for its central role in the Industrial Revolution. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population...

This article is becoming very long. ... In the United Kingdom the Territorial Army is a part of the British Army composed of reserve units, or part-time soldiers. ... Infantry of the Royal Irish Rifles during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Infantry are soldiers who fight primarily on foot with small arms in organized military units, though they may be transported to the battlefield by horses, ships, automobiles, skis, or other means. ... Alan Cunningham, British Army Officer Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham (1st May 1887 _ 30th January 1983) was a British Army officer noted for victories over Italian forces in the East African Campaign during World War II. He was the younger brother of the renowned Admiral Andrew Cunningham. ...

History

Between September 3rd 1939 and September 27th 1939 the units of this division were embodied into the 42nd Infantry Division. The Division was disbanded on June 23rd 1940. September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The British 42nd (East Lancashire) Division was a Territorial Army division. ... June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 191 days remaining. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ...

Commanding Officers

• Major-General A.W.Purser
• Major-General Sir Alan Cunningham

Alan Cunningham, British Army Officer Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham (1st May 1887 _ 30th January 1983) was a British Army officer noted for victories over Italian forces in the East African Campaign during World War II. He was the younger brother of the renowned Admiral Andrew Cunningham. ...

Structure

British 197th Infantry Brigade

• Brig.S.T.Lucey
  • 2/5th Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers
  • 2/6th Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers
  • 5th Battalion, The East Lancashire Regiment

The Lancashire Fusiliers was a British infantry regiment that was amalgamated with other Fusilier regiments in 1968 to form the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. ...

British 198th Infantry Brigade

• Brig.J.M.Rawcliffe
  • 8th Battalion, The King's Regiment (Liverpool)
  • 6th Battalion, The Border Regiment
  • 7th Battalion, The Border Regiment

The Reforms In 1881, under Childers reforms, the continuation of Cardwells reforms, the army was further overhauled, with the regular, militia and volunteer battalions of the army being brought intor one structure, as well as being given connections with cities and counties. ...

British 199th Infantry Brigade

• Brig.L.C.Mandleberg
  • 2/8th Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers
  • 6th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment
  • 7th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment

In 1881 The Manchester Regiment was formed with the amalgamation of the 63rd Regiment of Foot and the 96th Regiment of Foot. ...

Links

• British Divisions in WWII
• British 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division

List of military divisions — List of British divisions in WWII This page is a list of British divisions that fought in World War II. It is intended to provide a central point to access information about British formations of that size. ... The British 42nd (East Lancashire) Division was a Territorial Army division. ...

Sources

• Source for Formation of 66th Division