12th Infantry Division (India)

The 12th Indian Infantry Division is a division of the Indian Army. It was formed during World War II in January 1943, in Persia. It was renamed South Persia Area in January 1945. During the war it had 34th Indian Infantry Brigade, 39th Indian Infantry Brigade, and 60th Indian Infantry Brigade under command.[1]

For the World War I formation, see 12th Indian Division.

12th Indian Infantry Division
Active1943–1945
1966–Present
Country British India
 India
Branch British Indian Army
 Indian Army
SizeDivision
EngagementsWorld War II
Commanders
Notable
commanders		J.F.R. Jacob

The division was formed again on 3 November 1966 from forces in the Barmer sector of the border with Pakistan. In December 1971 the 12th was under Southern Command, with the 30th, 45th and 322nd Infantry Brigades.[2] Today the Arjun MBT is entering service with 140th Armoured Brigade, 12th Infantry Division in Jaisalmer. The two Arjun units have been reported as the 43 Armoured Regiment (Suratgarh) and 75 Armoured Regiment (Jaisalmer).

References
  1. The Indian Army 1914-1947 By Ian Sumner, p.25
  2. (Renaldi and Rikhye 2011, 43)


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