Second World War
The division was deployed as part of the British Expeditionary Force during the Battle of France. After the evacuation of Dunkirk the Division was regrouped but then reorganised as 42nd Armoured Division on 1 November 1941. It was later disbanded on 17 October 1943 without seeing action as an armoured formation. The name of the division was later used for the purpose of military deception.
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