1st Division of the British Army
GPTKB entity
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:active_years |
1914-1918
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkb:NATO |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:British_Expeditionary_Force
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| gptkbp:challenges |
Faces modern military challenges.
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
Works with international military partners.
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| gptkbp:combat_history |
Engaged in numerous battles throughout its history.
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| gptkbp:command_structure |
Part of the 3rd (UK) Division
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Major_General_Andrew_Harrison
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Engages with local communities.
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:deployment |
Various international missions
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| gptkbp:disbanded |
1918
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| gptkbp:established |
1809
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| gptkbp:financial_support |
Provides support for families of service members.
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
Continued modernization and adaptation.
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| gptkbp:future_prospects |
Adapting to future warfare.
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| gptkbp:garrison |
gptkb:Catterick_Garrison
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| gptkbp:has_achievements |
Numerous commendations and awards.
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| gptkbp:has_units |
Emphasizes teamwork and resilience.
Integrity, courage, and respect. The First Division's badge. |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:historical_role |
Key role in World War I and II
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the oldest divisions in the British Army
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1st Division of the British Army
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| gptkbp:insignia |
gptkb:1st_Division_insignia
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| gptkbp:leadership |
Focus on developing future leaders.
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Heritage linked to the British Army's history.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
Various locations in the UK and overseas |
| gptkbp:military_exercises |
Regular participation in military exercises.
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| gptkbp:mission |
Peacekeeping and stabilization operations.
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| gptkbp:motto |
The Spirit of the First
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The First Division
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Arras
gptkb:Battle_of_Passchendaele gptkb:Battle_of_Ypres gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson
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| gptkbp:operational_history |
Extensive operational history since its formation.
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:British_Army
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| gptkbp:post_war_career |
Participated in the Italian Campaign
Participated in the Normandy landings Frontline combat unit Participated in the North African Campaign |
| gptkbp:recognition |
Recognized for its contributions to military history.
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| gptkbp:reformed |
1939
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| gptkbp:role |
Armoured Infantry
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| gptkbp:size |
approximately 10,000 personnel
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Strategically important unit within the British Army.
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| gptkbp:symbol |
Red and white diagonal stripes
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| gptkbp:tradition |
The First Division's traditions date back to the Napoleonic Wars.
Maintains traditions from its historical engagements. |
| gptkbp:training |
Joint exercises with allied forces
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| gptkbp:unit_history |
Rich history spanning over two centuries.
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| gptkbp:unit_type |
gptkb:infantry
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| gptkbp:veterans |
Supports veterans of the division.
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| gptkbp:website |
www.army.mod.uk/1stdivision
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Battle_of_Barrosa
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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