The 12th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army, which fought briefly in the Battle of France during the Second World War. In March 1939, after the re-emergence of Germany as a
An example of British soldiers on labour duties: in this instance, creating an anti-tank barrier on the Amiens-Rouen road.
A column from the 6th Panzer Division, 1940. A Panzer 35(t) leads the column, followed by close support Panzer IV medium tanks, with Panzer II light tanks at the rear.
The 46th Infantry Division was a British Army infantry division formed during the Second World War that fought during the Battle of France, the Tunisian Campaign, and the Italian Campaign. In March 19
12th (Eastern) Infantry Division
…and freeing up regular units to complete their training. As a result, the decision was made to deploy the 12th (Eastern), 23rd (Northumbrian), and the 46th Infantry Divisions to France. Each division would leave their heavy equipment and most of their logistical, administrative, and support units behind. In total, the elements…
Universal Carriers of the 2/5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment in Scotland, 5 December 1940
Universal Carriers of the 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment drive ashore from a Landing Ship, Tank at Salerno, 8 September 1943.
Elements of the 2nd Hampshire Regiment, 27 August 1944.