British 71st Infantry Brigade
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The 71st Infantry Brigade formed part of the 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division during World War II
. It fought with the division throughout the North-West Europe campaign, before finally being disbanded in March 1946.
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...
. It fought with the division throughout the North-West Europe campaign, before finally being disbanded in March 1946.
Order of battle
- 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (until 26 August 1944)
- 1st Battalion, Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
- 1st Battalion, Highland Light Infantry
- 4th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers (from 26 August 1944)