List of British divisions in World War I
List of military divisions — List of British divisions in World War I
| Regular Army | Green |
|---|---|
| Territorial Force | Blue |
| Yeomanry | Yellow |
| New Army | Red |
| Other | Grey |
This page is a list of British divisions that existed in World War I. Divisions were either infantry or cavalry. Divisions were categorised as being 'Regular Army' (professional), 'Territorial Force' (part-time) or 'New Army' (wartime). The 'Territorial' cavalry was referred to as Yeomanry.
Infantry
Cavalry
| 1st Cavalry Division | |
| 2nd Cavalry Division | |
| 3rd Cavalry Division | |
| 1st Mounted Division - renamed 1st Cyclist Division in July 1916 then broken up in November 1916 | |
| 2nd Mounted Division - broken up in January 1916 | |
| 2/2nd Mounted Division - renamed 3rd Mounted Division in March 1916, 1st Mounted Division in July 1916, then The Cyclist Division in September 1917 | |
| 4th Mounted Division - renamed 2nd Cyclist Division in July 1916, then broken up in November 1916 | |
| Yeomanry Mounted Division - renamed 1st Mounted Division in April 1918 then 4th Cavalry Division in July 1918 |
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