The Essex County Division was formed on 18 February 1941 by the redesignation of the West Sussex County Division

British West Sussex County Division

The West Sussex County Division was formed by the redesignation of Brocforce on 9 November 1940. It was redesignated on 18 February 1941, becoming the Essex County Division. It was commanded by four officers, Major General E. L. Morris from formation until 16 December, Brigadier A. E. Lawrence...

. It lasted until 7 October when it was disbanded. It had one commanding officer, Major General J. H. T. Priestman, and commanded the 207th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), 208th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) and 223rd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)

British 223rd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)

The 223rd Independent Infantry Brigade was part of the British Army during the Second World War, it was created as a Home Defence brigade on 17 October 1940 .- History :...

. It was under the command of XI Corps from formation to 22 July and then under GHQ Home Forces.