List of military divisions — List of military divisions by name

This is a list of military divisionss of all nationalities that are identified by name. Divisions may be infantry, airborne, cavalry, mechanized or armoured.

Note that in the British Army prior to April 1915 many Regular Army and Territorial Army divisions were designated by name. After April 1915 all divisions were assigned a number. For example the East Lancashire Division became the 42nd Division.

See Also: List of military divisions by number