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26th Indian Infantry Division
Formation sign of the 26th Indian Infantry Division.[1]
Active1942–1945
CountryBritish Raj British India
Allegiance26th Indian Infantry Division British Empire
Branch26th Indian Infantry Division British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
Nickname(s)Tiger Head Division
EngagementsBurma Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders
C. E. N. Lomax
H. M. Chambers

The 26th Indian Infantry Division, was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II. It fought in the Burma Campaign.

  1. ^ Cole p. 82

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