History
The 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army that saw distinguished service in the Second World War. Pre-war, the division was part of the Territorial Army (TA) and the two Ts in the divisional insignia represent the two main rivers of its recruitment area, namely the rivers Tyne, and Tees.
The division, along with most of the rest of the Territorial Army, was mobilised on 1 September 1939, the day the German Army invaded Poland.
The division disembarked at Cherbourg on 19 January 1940, and was assigned to II Corps. By March, the division was at work preparing the defences in the Lille—Loos area.
The division, along with most of the rest of the Territorial Army, was mobilised on 1 September 1939, the day the German Army invaded Poland.
The division disembarked at Cherbourg on 19 January 1940, and was assigned to II Corps. By March, the division was at work preparing the defences in the Lille—Loos area.
Featured Missions
| Campaign | Mission |
|---|---|
| Tunisia : Southern Operations | Battle of the Mareth Line |
| Tunisia : Southern Operations | Battle of Wadi Akarit |