10th Indian Infantry Brigade

10th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active 1939–1945
Country British India
Allegiance British Crown
Branch British Indian Army
Size Brigade
Engagements East African Campaign
North African Campaign
Tunisian Campaign
Italian Campaign

The 10th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1939. In June 1940 it was assigned to the 5th Indian Infantry Division and in September 1940, sailed for East Africa. The brigade spent time attached to other formations 4th Indian Infantry Division between June 1940 and March 1941, 10th Armoured Division between March and June 1942, where it was destroyed during the Battle of Gazala. Anew brigade was formed in Egypt and assigned to the 10th Indian Infantry Division until the end of the war. [1]

Formation

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