16th Division

16th Division

In military terms, 16th Division or 16th Infantry Division may refer to:

; Infantry divisions :

* 16th Division (German Empire)
* 16th Reserve Division (German Empire)
* 16th Infantry Division (Germany)
* 16th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
* 16th Infantry Division (Poland)
* 16th Rifle Division (Soviet Union)
* 16th (Irish) Division (United Kingdom)
* 16th Division (United States)

; Armoured divisions :

* 16th Armored Division (United States)

ee also

* List of military divisions by number

* 16th Regiment

* 16th Brigade

* 16th Squadron


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