1st Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade | |
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Active | 1940 – 26 November 1940 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | 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.
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.
The Order of battle of the brigade during the war was: [1] (day/month/year), units in order of precedence.
1st Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade | |
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Active | 1940 – 26 November 1940 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | 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.
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.
The Order of battle of the brigade during the war was: [1] (day/month/year), units in order of precedence.