Nowshera Brigade | |
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Active | 1939–1945 |
Country | India |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
Brigadier Sir Harold Alexander Brigadier HH Rich Brigadier GGC Bull Brigadier EW Langlands Brigadier RG Ekin |
The Nowshera Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1939, for service on the North West Frontier. 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.