British 42nd Infantry Brigade

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The British Army's 42nd Infantry Brigade was originally a brigade of the 14th (Light) Division in World War I. It was re-formed during the Second World War as a security force to protect Lines of Communication in North Africa.

In November 1943 the brigade H.Q. was redesignated as the H.Q. of the 57th Infantry Division for deception purposes. The brigade was disbanded in July 1944.

42nd (North West) Brigade today provides administrative support for the British Army in the northwest of England, under the command of 2 Division. It controls 2 TA infantry Battalions as well as a number of smaller units. The two Regular Army Battalions within 42 Brigade's area are under the operational control of 52 Infantry Brigade in Edinburgh.

Today's brigade primarily perpetuates the history of the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division, formed as part of the Territorial Army in 1907 and which fought in World War I and World War II.