British Expeditionary Force
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Founded | 1939 |
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Notable commander | John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort |
Disbanded | 1940 |
Size | 13 divisions (maximum) |
Role | France |
Low Countries | |
Part of | 1er groupe d'armées (1st Army Group); Front du Nord-est (North-Eastern Front) |
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ID | 2295982 |
About British Expeditionary Force
The British Expeditionary Force was the name of the British Army in Western Europe during the Second World War from 2 September 1939 when the BEF GHQ was formed until 31 May 1940, when GHQ closed down. Military forces in Britain were under Home Forces command.