| 13th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1945–~1946 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
The 13th Infantry Division was formed in late 1945 in Greece, from the British elements of the 4th Indian Division that was based there. The insignia chosen was near-identical to that of the First World War-era 13th (Western) Division; a symbol of good luck to offset triskaidekaphobia. The Imperial War Museum stated that it is believed the division was intended to be a holding formation, one that would assist with the demobilisation of the British Armed Forces after the Second World War.[1] In February 1946, the division relieved the 4th Infantry DivisioninAttica (the 4th Infantry Division moved to the northern part of Greece to relieve the 4th Indian Division that returned to India).[2] It is not known how long into 1946 or beyond that the division existed or remained in Greece, but it is believed to have been disbanded by 1948.[1]
