British Tigris Corps
| III Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1915–1919? 1941–1942 1980s–present |
| Country |
 British India India
|
| Branch |
 British Indian Army Indian Army
|
| Type | Army Corps |
| Role | Counter-insurgency |
| Size | Corps |
| Part of | Eastern Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Dimapur |
| Nickname(s) | Spear Corps |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lt General Anil Chauhan |
| Indian Army Corps (1947 - Present) | |
|---|---|
| Previous | Next |
| II Corps | IV Corps |
The III Corps was a formation of the Indian Army during World War I formed in Mesopotamia. Prior to the reorganization of the British and Indian forces in Mesopotamia, it was designated as the Tigris Corps. It is located in the state of Nagaland of India in the city of Dimapur. The military station is known as Rangapahar Military Station.
A new III Corps was formed by the Indian Army during World War II for service in Southeast Asia. The corps fought in the Battle of Singapore where it surrendered in February 1942.
Initially formed in December 1915, it was split into two in November 1916 to form the I Corps. Under Frederick Stanley Maude it took part in the Mesopotamian campaign.
Among its component divisions during World War I were the Cavalry Division, 3rd (Lahore) Division, 6th (Poona) Division, 7th (Meerut) Division, 12th Indian Division, 14th Indian Division, 17th Indian Division, and 18th Indian Division.
The Indian III Corps was the primary ground formation that took part in the Malayan Campaign in 1942. It was commanded by Lieutenant-General Sir Lewis "Piggy" Heath. The Corps also included a Gurkha regiment, 1 Gorkha Rifles.
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