1st Armoured Brigade (Australia)
Encyclopedia
The 1st Australian Armoured Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army
during World War II
. The brigade was formed in July1941, at Tamworth
, New South Wales and disbanded November 1944. The Brigade was assigned to the 1st Australian Armoured Division and did not see any active service.
Australian Army
The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...
during World War II
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...
. The brigade was formed in July1941, at Tamworth
Tamworth, New South Wales
Tamworth is a city in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. Straddling the Peel River, Tamworth, which contains an estimated population of 47,595 people, is the major regional centre for southern New England and in the local government area of Tamworth Regional Council. The city...
, New South Wales and disbanded November 1944. The Brigade was assigned to the 1st Australian Armoured Division and did not see any active service.
Brigade units
All units that served with the brigade during the war.- 2nd/5th Armoured Regiment
- 7th Armoured Regiment
- 2nd/11th Armoured Car Regiment
- 2nd/6th Armoured Regiment
- 2nd/7th Armoured Regiment
- 15th Motor Regiment
- 2nd/10th Armoured Regiment