29th Armoured Brigade (United Kingdom)
| 29th Armoured Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940-1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Engagements | North West Europe Campaign |
The 29th Armoured Brigade was a Second World War British Army brigade.
History
Created in 1940 it served mainly with the 11th Armoured Division, notably in the Battle of Normandy and the campaign in Western Europe.
Component Units
- 22nd Dragoons - Until Jan '41
- 24th Lancers - Disbanded 24 July 1944 due to lack of reinforcements and absorbed by 23rd Hussars
- 23rd Hussars
- 3rd Royal Tank Regiment
- 2nd Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
- 8th Battalion The Rifle Brigade
External links
- 29 Armoured Brigade at Orders of Battle.com