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British Expeditionary Force

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Founded1939
Notable commander John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort
Disbanded1940
Size13 divisions (maximum)
Role France
Low Countries
Part of1er groupe d'armées (1st Army Group); Front du Nord-est (North-Eastern Front)
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2295982
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About British Expeditionary Force


The British Expeditionary Force was the name of the British Army in Western Europe during the Second World War from 2 September 1939 when the BEF GHQ was formed until 31 May 1940, when GHQ closed down. Military forces in Britain were under Home Forces command.

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