8th Infantry Division (Belgium)
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The 8th Infantry Division (Dutch: 8 ème Infanteriedivisie)[1] was an Infantry Division of the Belgian Army that fought in the Battle of Belgium during the Second World War.
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8th Infantry Division | |
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8 ème Infanteriedivisie | |
Active | 25 August 1939 - 28 May 1940[1] |
Country | Belgium |
Branch | Belgian Land Component |
Type | Infantry Division |
Role | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Part of | VII Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Namur |
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Major General, André Lesaffre[1] |
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