50th_Brigade_(United_Kingdom)

50th Brigade (United Kingdom)

50th Brigade (United Kingdom)

Former infantry brigade formation of the British Army

The 50th Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army. It was formed during the First World War as part of the New Army, also known as Kitchener's Army. It was assigned to the 17th (Northern) Division and served on the Western Front.

Formation

The infantry battalions did not all serve at once, but all were assigned to the brigade during the war.

References

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    "17th (Northern) Division". The Long Long Trail. Retrieved 20 January 2012.


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