152nd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
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152nd Infantry Brigade was a formation of Britain's Territorial Force/Territorial Army that was part of 51st (Highland) Division in both World Wars. From its origins in the 19th Century Volunteer Force it was based in Inverness and was composed of Highland battalions. It served on the Western Front in World War I, and after it was captured at Saint-Valery-en-Caux early in World War II it was reformed from its 2nd Line and saw action in North Africa, Sicily and North West Europe.
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Active | 1889–1919 1920–1940 1940–1946 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 51st (Highland) Division |
Garrison/HQ | Inverness |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | James Dick-Cunyngham Douglas Wimberley Gordon MacMillan James Cassels |
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