88th Indian Infantry Brigade
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The 88th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1942, at Chittagong
to protect 14th Indian Infantry Division
's Lines of Communications and disbanded on 8 May 1943.
Chittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
to protect 14th Indian Infantry Division
14th Indian Infantry Division
For the World War I formation see 14th Indian DivisionThe Indian 14th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II...
's Lines of Communications and disbanded on 8 May 1943.
Formation
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September 1942 to February 1943 - 14/12th Frontier Force Regiment12th Frontier Force RegimentThe 12th Frontier Force Regiment was part of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922. It consisted of five regular battalions; numbered 1 to 5 and the 10th Battalion. During the Second World War a further ten battalions were raised. In 1945 the prenomial "12th" was dropped when the British...
October 1942 to May 1943