17th Gurkha Division

17th Gurkha Division
Active1952–1970
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeLight infantry
RoleAnti-tank warfare
Artillery observer
Close-quarters battle
Counterinsurgency
Indirect fire
Jungle warfare
Mountain warfare
Raiding
Reconnaissance
SizeDivision
EngagementsMalayan Emergency

The 17th Gurkha Division/Overseas Commonwealth Land Forces (Malaya) was a British military formation that saw active service during the Malayan Emergency.

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