4th Canadian (Armoured) Division
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| 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940-1945 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Normandy Battle of the Scheldt |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Chris Vokes |
The 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division was created by conversion of 4th Canadian Infantry Division at the beginning of 1942 in Canada. The division proceeded overseas in 1942, with its two main convoys reaching the United Kingdom in August and October.
The division spent almost two years training in the UK before crossing to Normandy in July 1944. It participated in the battle of the Falaise pocket, the advance from Normandy, spent almost two months engaged at the Breskens pocket, wintered in the Netherlands, and took part in the final advance across northern Germany.
[edit] Formation
1944-1945
- 21st Canadian Armoured Regiment (Governor General's Foot Guards)
- 22nd Canadian Armoured Regiment (The Canadian Grenadier Guards)
- 28th Canadian Armoured Regiment (The British Columbia Regiment)
- The Lake Superior Regiment (Motor)
- The Lincoln and Welland Regiment
- The Algonquin Regiment
- The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s)
- Other Units
- 29th Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (The South Alberta Regiment)
- 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
- 23rd Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
- 5th Anti-tank Regiment, RCA
- 8th Light Anti-aircraft Regiment, RCA
