254th Indian Tank Brigade | |
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Active | 1941–1945 |
Country | British India |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | British Indian Army |
Type | Armoured |
Size | Brigade |
Equipment |
Stuart tank M3 Lee tank M4 Sherman tank |
Engagements |
Battle of Kohima Battle of Imphal Battle of Meiktila and Mandalay Battle of Kyaukmaung Bridgehead Operation Dracula |
Battle honours | Burma 1944–1945 |
The 254th Indian Tank Brigade was an armoured brigade of the Indian Army during World War II. The brigade was part of the Fourteenth Army and saw action in the Burma Campaign. The 254th Tank Brigade's tactical sign was a symbol that looks like black railway tracks disappearing into the distance, on a red triangle.
The brigade fought with the 5th and 7th Indian Infantry Divisions in Burma and was involved in the Battles at Imphal, Kohima, Kyaumaung Bridgehead, Meiktila, and the Rangoon Road.