| 42nd (North West) Brigade | |
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Insignia of 42nd (North West) Brigade |
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| Active | 1907- |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Territorial Army |
| Part of | 2nd Division |
The British Army's 42nd Infantry Brigade was originally a brigade of the 14th (Light) Division in World War I. It was re-formed during the Second World War as a security force to protect Lines of Communication in North Africa.
In November 1943 the brigade H.Q. was redesignated as the H.Q. of the 57th Infantry Division for deception purposes. The brigade was disbanded in July 1944.
42nd (North West) Brigade today provides administrative support for the British Army in the region of North West England and the Isle of Man, under the command of 2 Division. Its headquarters are situated at Fulwood Barracks in Preston. The Brigade controls two Territorial Army Infantry Battalions as well as a number of other TA units.
Today's brigade primarily perpetuates the history of the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division, formed as part of the Territorial Force in 1907 and which fought in World War I and World War II.