10th Indian Infantry Brigade | |
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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]