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Armoured brigade of the British Army in the Second World War
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The 3rd Armoured Brigade, before 14 April 1940 designated the 1st Heavy Armoured Brigade, was an
armoured
brigade of the
British Army that saw service in the
Second World War with the
1st Armoured Division and the
2nd Armoured Division in the
North African Campaign. The brigade headquarters was disbanded on 11 January 1943.
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Order of battle
The 3rd Armoured Brigade:
Commanders
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Brigadier
Vyvyan Pope (until 20 April 1940)
- Brigadier
John Crocker (from 20 April until 21 September 1940)
- Brigadier R. G. W. Rimington (from 21 September 1940 until 8 April 1941)
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Lieutenant-Colonel H. D. Drew (
Acting, from 8 April until 2 June 1941)
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Colonel G. M. O. Davy (Acting, from 2 June until 18 July 1941)
- Lieutenant Colonel F. Brown (Acting, from 18 to 29 July 1941)
- Colonel
R. C. Keller (Acting, from 29 July 1941)
See also
References
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^ Taylor, Dick (2022). Armoured Warfare in the British Army 1939-1945. Pen & Sword Military. p. 282.
ISBN
9781399081030.
Bibliography
Further reading
- Joslen, H. F. (2003) [1960]. Orders of Battle: Second World War, 1939–1945. Uckfield, East Sussex: Naval and Military Press.
ISBN
978-1-84342-474-1.
See also
External links
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