6th Airborne Division
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Founded | May 1943 |
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Size | Division |
Nickname(s) | Red Devils |
Branch | British Army |
Engagements | World War II |
Battle of Merville Gun Battery | |
Notable commanders | Richard Gale |
James Cassels | |
Hugh Stockwell | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2070342 |
About 6th Airborne Division
The 6th Airborne Division was an airborne infantry division of the British Army during the Second World War. Despite its name, the 6th was actually the second of two airborne divisions raised by the British Army during the war, the other being the 1st Airborne Division.