40th Armored Division (United States)

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40th Armored Division
40th US Armored Division SSI.svg
40th Armored Division shoulder sleeve insignia
Active 1954–67
Country  United States
Branch  United States Army
Type Armor
Role Armored warfare
Size Division
Nickname(s) "Grizzly"[1]
Commanders
Notable
commanders		 Charles A. Ott, Jr.
U.S. Armored Divisions
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Main article: 40th Infantry Division (United States)

The 40th Armored Division was a division of the United States Army National Guard from July 1954 until 1967.

History

After its return from the Korean War, the 40th Infantry Division was reorganized on 1 July 1954 as the 40th Armored Division.[2] On 1 December 1967, a major reorganization of the National Guard reduced the Guard to eight combat divisions, with the 40th Armored Division as one of the units designated for inactivation. On 29 January 1968, the Division was eliminated and the 40th Infantry Brigade and 40th Armored Brigade were organized.[3]

Notes

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References

  • Wilson, John B. (1997). Maneuver and Firepower: The Evolution of Divisions and Separate Brigades. Washington, DC: Center of Military History.
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