Divisional Cavalry Regiment (New Zealand)
The Divisional Cavalry Regiment, commonly known as Div Cav, was an armoured cavalry regiment of the 2nd New Zealand Division during the Second World War and was New Zealand's first armoured unit. It served as a reconnaissance force for the 2nd New Zealand Division. Formed on 29 September 1939, the regiment embarked for Egypt on 4 January 1940. It fought with the division, as part of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, in Greece, Crete, North Africa and Italy. The regiment formed part of J Force, New Zealand's contribution to the occupation of Japan at the end of the war.
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Divisional Cavalry Regiment (New Zealand)
The Divisional Cavalry Regiment, commonly known as Div Cav, was an armoured cavalry regiment of the 2nd New Zealand Division during the Second World War and was New Zealand's first armoured unit. It served as a reconnaissance force for the 2nd New Zealand Division. Formed on 29 September 1939, the regiment embarked for Egypt on 4 January 1940. It fought with the division, as part of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, in Greece, Crete, North Africa and Italy. The regiment formed part of J Force, New Zealand's contribution to the occupation of Japan at the end of the war.
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The Divisional Cavalry Regimen ...... disbanded on 1 September 1947.
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A Stuart tank from the regiment at El Alamein, July 1942
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The Divisional Cavalry Regimen ...... f Japan at the end of the war.
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