Back 4η Μεραρχία Πεζικού (Ινδία) Greek 4e division d'infanterie (Inde) French הדיוויזיה הרביעית (הודו) HE 4th Indian Infantry Division Italian ४थी पायदळ डिव्हिजन Marathi 4e Infanteriedivisie (India) Dutch
| 4th Indian Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
&sq=Sri Lanka&lang=en&file=File:4th_indian_infantry_div.svg) Insignia of the 4th Indian Infantry Division during the Second World War | |
| Active | 1939–present |
| Country |  British India (1939–1947)  India (1947–present) |
| Allegiance |  British Empire India |
| Branch | British Indian Army (1939–1947) Indian Army (1947–present) |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | XIII Corps (historical) I Corps (India) |
| Garrison/HQ | Prayagraj |
| Nickname(s) | "Red Eagle Division" |
| Engagements | Second World War Sino-Indian War Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Arvind Chauhan, YSM |
| Notable commanders | Francis Tuker |
The 4th Indian Infantry Division, also known as the Red Eagle Division, is an infantry division of the Indian Army. This division of the British Indian Army was formed in Egypt in 1939 during the Second World War.[1] During the Second World War, it took part in campaigns in East Africa (Eritrea and Sudan), Syria, North Africa and Italy. Post independence, the division is part of the I Corps and headquartered at Prayagraj.[2]
- ^ Das 1996, p. 379.
- ^ "Indian Army's oldest fighting formation 'Red Eagle' celebrates 75 years of valour". The Times of India. 28 September 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2021.