1st Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade (United Kingdom)

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

1st Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade
Active1940 – 26 November 1940
Country United Kingdom
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeArmoured
SizeBrigade
Part ofRAC
EngagementsBattle of France
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier C.W. Norman

History

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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

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

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Joslen, p. 146.

References

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  • Joslen, H. F. (2003) [1960]. Orders of Battle: Second World War, 1939–1945. Uckfield, East Sussex: Naval and Military Press. ISBN 978-1-84342-474-1.