1st Cavalry Brigade (Australia)
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The 1st Australian Cavalry Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army
during World War II
. The brigade was formed in September 1939, and did not see any active service The brigade was converted into the 1st Motor Brigade
in April 1942.
Australian Army
The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The brigade was formed in September 1939, and did not see any active service The brigade was converted into the 1st Motor Brigade
1st Motor Brigade (Australia)
The 1st Motor Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army during World War II. The brigade was converted in April 1942, from the 1st Cavalry Brigade. The brigade was assigned to the 5th Division on formation, then transferred to the 1st Motor Division in September 1942, and transferred again in...
in April 1942.
Brigade units
All units that served with the brigade during the war.- 5th Light Horse
- 11th Light Horse
- 2/14th Light Horse
- 2nd Light Horse
- 5th Motor Regiment
- 11th Motor Regiment
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