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Nowshera Brigade

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Nowshera Brigade
Active1939–1945
Country India
Allegiance British Empire
Branch Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier Sir Harold Alexander
Brigadier HH Rich
Brigadier GGC Bull
Brigadier EW Langlands
Brigadier RG Ekin

The Nowshera Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1939, for service on the North West Frontier. 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]

Formation

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References

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  1. ^ "Nowshera Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
  2. ^ "Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.