Peshawar Brigade

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Peshawar Brigade
Active1907–1945
Country British Raj Red Ensign.svg British India
AllegianceFlag of the United Kingdom.svg British Empire
Branch British Raj Red Ensign.svg British Indian Army
Type Infantry
Size Brigade
Commanders
Notable
commanders		 Claude Auchinleck
Richard O'Connor
GO der Channer
EVR Bellers

The Peshawar Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in December 1907, for service on the North West Frontier. During World War II it was normal practice for newly formed battalions to be posted to the North West Frontier for service before being sent to Africa, Burma or Italy. [1]

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Formation

These units served in the brigade during World War II

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Landi Kotal Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
  2. ↑ "Peshwar Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.


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