28th Armoured Brigade (United Kingdom)
| 28th Armoured Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 December 1940–21 August 1944 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 9th Armoured Division |
The 28th Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade formation of the British Army, raised during World War II. In 1939, it started off as the 2nd Armoured Reconnaissance Brigade. After the Dunkirk evacuation, with the lack of Armoured vehicles, it was converted into the 3rd Motor Machine Gun Brigade on 1 December 1940. As more equipment became available, it was eventually converted into the 28th Armoured and served in the United Kingdom throughout the war, under the command of the 9th Armoured Division. It was disbanded on 21 August 1944 without having seen active service as a unit.
Commanders
- Brig. Herbert Lumsden
- Brig. E.S.D. Martin
- Brig. H.R. Mackeson
Component Units
- 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards
- 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars
- 1st Fife and Forfar Yeomanry
- 8th Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps
See also
References
External links
- 28 Armoured Brigade at Orders of Battle.com
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