159th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
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| 159th Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941 - 1946 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Motorised Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 11th Armoured Division |
| Engagements | Normandy Operation Epsom Operation Goodwood Operation Bluecoat Falaise Gap Operation Market Garden Battle of the Bulge |
The 159th Infantry Brigade was a motorised infantry brigade of the British Army during World War II.
Read more about 159th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom): History, Normandy To Belgium, Market Garden To Germany, Component Units
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