33rd Indian Infantry Brigade

33rd Indian Infantry Brigade
Active 1941–1945
Country British India
Allegiance British Crown
Branch British Indian Army
Size Brigade
Engagements Burma Campaign

The 33rd Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in October 1941, at Campbellpore in India. The brigade was assigned to the 7th Indian Infantry Division until July 1942, when it was attached to the North Western Army. It returned to the 7th Division in December 1942, and took part in the Burma Campaign. Between April and May 1944, it was corps reserve for XXXIII Indian Corps and was attached to the 5th Indian Infantry Division in March 1945. The rest of the war it was under 7th Division command.[1]

Formation

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