77th Indian Infantry Brigade

77th Indian Infantry Brigade
77th Indian Parachute Brigade
Active 19421945
Country British Raj British India
Allegiance  British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
Type Infantry
Airborne forces
Role Parachute infantry
Size Brigade
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Orde Wingate
Mike Calvert

The 77th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in India in June 1942. The brigade was assigned to the Chindits and organised into eight columns for operations behind enemy lines in Burma. In March 1945, it was converted into the 77th Indian Parachute Brigade and assigned to the 44th Airborne Division.[1]

Composition

19421943

19431945

77th Parachute Brigade

See also

References

  1. "77 Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  2. "77 Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  3. "77 Parachute Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-19.


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