6th Cavalry Brigade (United Kingdom)
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| 6th Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2 September 1939 - 1 August 1941 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Allegiance | Allies |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Yeomanry |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st Cavalry Division (United Kingdom) |
The 6th Cavalry Brigade was part of the 1st Cavalry Division (United Kingdom) , which was a British Army First World War and Second World War formation formed in 1939 from Yeomanry Regiments.
[edit] History in World War Two
The only British cavalry division during the War, this formation was sent in January 1940 to the Middle East as a garrison and occupation force.
On 1 August 1941 the Division was converted into the 10th Armoured Division , and the 6th Cavalry now the 8th Armoured Brigade , would take part in the battles at El Alamein and land at Gold Beach on D Day
