British 6th Division

GPTKB entity

Properties (100)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:activeYears 1914-1918
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:General_Sir_Richard_O'Connor
gptkb:General_Sir_Bernard_Montgomery
gptkb:Royal_Artillery
gptkb:Royal_Engineers
gptkb:General_Sir_John_Dill
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Seymour_Rawlinson
Infantry regiments
gptkbp:celebrates Memorials and ceremonies
gptkbp:commander Various generals
gptkbp:commandStructure gptkb:British_Army
Corps
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1914
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Represented in literature and film
gptkbp:decommissioningDate 1948
gptkbp:deployedTo Deployed_in_various_theaters
gptkbp:disbanded 1948
gptkbp:electronic_warfare Rich military history
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:equipment Standard military equipment
gptkbp:formed 1914
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:London
Various_locations_in_Europe
gptkbp:historicalEvent Battle of the Bulge
Operation Market Garden
Battle of Normandy
Battle of El Alamein
D-Day landings
Post-war occupation duties
Liberation_of_Europe
gptkbp:historicalFigures Notable figures served in the division
gptkbp:historicalImpact Significant impact on military history
gptkbp:historicalRecords Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historicalResearch Subject of historical research
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Extensive documentation available
Contributed_to_Allied_victories
First_British_Division_to_land_in_France_in_1914
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label British 6th Division
gptkbp:humanitarianAssistance Post-war peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:6th_Division_insignia
Symbol of bravery
Division badge
gptkbp:internationalRelations Influenced international military relations
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military divisions
gptkbp:logistics Supply chains
gptkbp:militaryRank Numerous awards and honors
Influenced military strategy
Many notable veterans
Contributed to military doctrine development
gptkbp:motto Perseverance
The Spirit of the 6th
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Iron_Division
The 6th Division
gptkbp:notableBattle Battle of the Somme
Battle of Cambrai
Battle of Passchendaele
Battle of Normandy
Battle of El Alamein
Battle of Arras
gptkbp:operationalHistory Participated in multiple campaigns
gptkbp:operationalStatus Faced various challenges during service
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:postWarCareer Transitioned to peacetime roles
gptkbp:recruitment Conscription and volunteers
gptkbp:reform 1940
Post-war restructuring
gptkbp:secondaryRole Support Operations
Combat_Operations
gptkbp:size approximately 15,000 personnel
gptkbp:skills Varied over time
gptkbp:strategicGoals Key role in operations
Formed strategic alliances during conflicts
gptkbp:supportRole Frontline combat
gptkbp:tactics Developed tactical innovations
gptkbp:traditions Military traditions
gptkbp:training Military training programs
gptkbp:trainingExercises Joint exercises with allies
gptkbp:transportation Military vehicles
gptkbp:uniform Distinctive military uniform
gptkbp:unitAwards Logistics units
Infantry regiments
Medical units
Engineering units
Reconnaissance units
Artillery regiments
Cavalry units
Support units
Transport units
Special forces units
Anti-tank units
Military police units
Armoured units
Signals units
Infantry_Division