42nd Support Group (United Kingdom)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
.
| 42nd Support Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 November 1941–17 October 1943 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | Allies |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Armoured Support Group |
| Role | Artillery Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 42nd Armoured Division |
[edit] History
The 42nd Support Group was a 1st Line Territorial Army Brigade sized formation during the Second World War. Which along with the 10th Armoured Brigade and the 11th Armoured Brigade , formed the 42nd Armoured Division
In the early days of the Second World War the support group (or Pivot Group as it was sometimes known) was what its name suggested. It provided whatever support the armoured brigades needed to the operation in hand, being able to provide motorised infantry, field artillery, anti-tank artillery or light anti-aircraft artillery as needed.
[edit] Formation
- 1st Bn. The East Lancashire Regiment
- 147th (The Essex Yeomanry) Field Regt. Royal Artillery
- 53rd (The Worcestershire and Oxfordshire Yeomanry) Anti-Tank Regt. RA
- 42nd Armoured Division Signal Regiment
 |
This United Kingdom military article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
