1st Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade (United Kingdom)

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1st Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade
Active1940 – 26 November 1940
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
AllegianceFlag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
BranchFlag of the British Army.svg  British Army
Type Armoured
Size Brigade
Part of RAC
Engagements Battle of France
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier C.W. Norman

The 1st Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade was a regular British Army unit during the Second World War.

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History

Formed in France in 1940 from the RAC Regiments from the regular divisions. The brigade saw action during the Battle of France. On 26 November 1940 it was converted into the 27th Armoured Brigade.

Order of Battle

The Order of battle of the brigade during the war was: [1] (day/month/year), units in order of precedence.

See also

Notes

  1. Joslen, p. 146.

References