8th Indian Infantry Brigade

The 8th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1939, in India. In November 1940, the brigade was assigned to the 11th Indian Infantry Division. The brigade was attached to the 9th Indian Infantry Division from March 1941. The brigade took part in the Malayan Campaign and surrendered with the rest of the Allied forces in February 1942, after the Battle of Singapore.[1]

8th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active19391942
Country British India
Allegiance British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
EngagementsMalayan Campaign

Formation

See also

References

  1. "8 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 2012-06-03. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. "4 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 2012-06-03. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
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