28th Indian Infantry Brigade
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The 28th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in March 1941, at Secunderabad
in India and assigned to the 6th Indian Infantry Division. In September 1941, the brigade was sent to Malaya. Coming under command III Indian Corps and 11th Indian Infantry Division
the brigade surrendered with the rest of the Commonwealth forces on 15 February 1942.
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
in India and assigned to the 6th Indian Infantry Division. In September 1941, the brigade was sent to Malaya. Coming under command III Indian Corps and 11th Indian Infantry Division
11th Indian Infantry Division
The 11th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II. It formed part of Indian III Corps in the Malaya Command during the Battle of Malaya.-History:...
the brigade surrendered with the rest of the Commonwealth forces on 15 February 1942.
Formation
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8 to 14 January 1942