In military terms, 72nd Division or 72nd Infantry Division may refer to:
- Infantry divisions
- 72nd Infantry Division (France)
- 72nd Mechanized Brigade (Soviet Union)
- 72nd Infantry Division (Philippine Commonwealth Army)
- 72nd Infantry Division (United States)
- 72nd Infantry Division (Germany)
- Cavalry divisions
- 72nd Cavalry Division (Philippine Commonwealth Army)
- Armoured divisions
- 72nd Armored Division (Philippine Commonwealth Army)
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