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Peshawar Brigade information


Peshawar Brigade
Active1907–1945
CountryBritish Raj British India
AllegiancePeshawar Brigade British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Claude Auchinleck
Richard O'Connor
GO der Channer
EVR Bellers

The Peshawar Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in December 1907, for service on the North West Frontier. During World War II it was normal practice for newly formed battalions to be posted to the North West Frontier for service before being sent to Africa, Burma or Italy.[1]

  1. ^ "Landi Kotal Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.

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