Major general (Maj Gen) is a "two-star" rank in the British Army and Royal Marines.The rank was also briefly used by the Royal Air Force for a year and a half, from its creation to August 1919. In the British Army, a major general is the customary rank for the appointment of division commander. In the Royal Marines, the rank of major general is held by the Commandant …

The 1st Airborne Division was an airborne infantry division of the British Army during the Second World War.The division was formed in late 1941 during the Second World War, after the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, demanded an airborne force, and was initially under command of Major-General Frederick A. M. Browning.The division was one of two airborne divisions …

After returning to the United Kingdom, the division moved to Manchester, and the process of rebuilding it began.Curtis was reassigned to the 49th Division, and replaced by Major-General Desmond Anderson (previously the GOC of the 45th Infantry Division) on 5 July. In late July, the division relocated to Scotland and was placed under the authority of Scottish Command.

India–United Kingdom relations, also known as Indian–British relations or Indo–British relations, are the international relations between India and the United Kingdom.India has a high commission in London and two consulates-general in Birmingham and Edinburgh. The United Kingdom has a high commission in New Delhi and five deputy high commissions in Mumbai, …

Major general (abbreviated MG, maj. gen. and similar) is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general.The disappearance of the "sergeant" in the title explains the apparent confusion of a lieutenant general outranking a major general, whereas a major outranks a lieutenant. [better source needed]In the Commonwealth and in the …

The 6th (United Kingdom) Division is an infantry division of the British Army.It was first established by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington for service in the Peninsular War as part of the Anglo-Portuguese Army and was active for most of the period since, including the First World War and the Second World War. The modern division was reformed on 1 February …

Comparison of United Kingdom and United States military ranks. Jump to navigation Jump to search UK and US officer ranks compared. NATO code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 ... The position of commandant general is held by a major-general. Royal Marines officers may hold the rank of lieutenant-general, serving in Ministry of Defence or ...

Princess Sophia Matilda of the United Kingdom (3 November 1777 – 27 May 1848) was the twelfth child and fifth daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Sophia is perhaps best known for the rumours surrounding a supposed illegitimate child to whom she gave birth as a young woman. ... Major-General Thomas Garth, a man thirty-three years ...

The Eighth Army was an Allied field army formation of the British Army during the Second World War, fighting in the North African and Italian campaigns.Units came from Australia, British India, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Free French Forces, Greece, New Zealand, Poland, Rhodesia, South Africa and the United Kingdom.. Significant formations which passed through the Army …

The Parachute Regiment, colloquially known as the Paras, is an airborne infantry regiment of the British Army.The first battalion is part of the Special Forces Support Group under the operational command of the Director Special Forces.The other battalions are the parachute infantry component of the British Army's rapid response formation, 16 Air Assault Brigade.