| 5th Cavalry Brigade | |
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| Active | World War One 1914 - 1919 World War II 1939 - 1941 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Line Cavalry World War One Yeomanry World War Two |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st Cavalry Division 2nd Cavalry Division |
The 5th Cavalry Brigade, was a part of the British Army, it served in both world wars in World War One it was part of the 2nd Cavalry Division, and during the Second World War it was formed in 1939 from Yeomanry Regiments and part of the 1st Cavalry Division.
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As the only British Cavalry unit 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 to the 10th Armoured Division and the Brigade units were split up.