WW1 52nd Lowland Division formation sign.

Great example , removed from uniform.

The 52nd (Lowland) Division was a British Army infantry division that played a significant role in World War I. It was a territorial force division, meaning it was originally composed of part-time soldiers from Scotland’s Lowland Brigade. Here’s an overview of its history and contributions during the war:

Formation and Early History
• The 52nd (Lowland) Division was part of the Territorial Force before WWI.
• It was primarily made up of units from southern Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and other Lowland areas.
• Mobilized in August 1914, at the start of WWI.

Key Campaigns in WWI
1. Gallipoli Campaign (1915)
• The division was sent to Gallipoli in June 1915 as part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
• Fought at Gully Ravine, Achi Baba Nullah, and Krithia.
• Suffered heavy casualties in the unsuccessful attempt to break Turkish defenses.
• Evacuated in January 1916 when the campaign failed.
2. Egypt and the Sinai Campaign (1916-1917)
• After Gallipoli, the division was redeployed to Egypt to defend the Suez Canal.
• Played a key role in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign against the Ottoman Empire.
• Fought in battles such as Romani (1916), Gaza (1917), and the Third Battle of Gaza (1917).
• Took part in the capture of Jerusalem in December 1917.
Western Front (1918)
In April 1918, the division was transferred to France to reinforce the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) after the German Spring Offensive.
Fought in the Second Battle of the Marne, the Hundred Days Offensive, and the final push towards the German border.
Distinguished itself in battles like the Battle of the Scarpe and the Battle of the Canal du Nord. After the Armistice in November 1918, the 52nd Division remained in Europe for a short period before being disbanded.

The 52nd was known for its high level of mobility and training, which helped in desert warfare in Egypt and Palestine.
It was one of the few British divisions to fight in both the Middle East and the Western Front.

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