14th Indian Infantry Brigade
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The 14th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed at Attock
in October 1940, and assigned to the 7th Indian Infantry Division. In April 1942, the brigade was renumbered the 114th Indian Infantry Brigade. The brigade fought in the Burma Campaign
with the 7th and 26th Indian Infantry Divisions.
Attock
Attock is a city located in the northern border of the Punjab province of Pakistan and the headquarters of Attock District...
in October 1940, and assigned to the 7th Indian Infantry Division. In April 1942, the brigade was renumbered the 114th Indian Infantry Brigade. The brigade fought in the Burma Campaign
Burma Campaign
The Burma Campaign in the South-East Asian Theatre of World War II was fought primarily between British Commonwealth, Chinese and United States forces against the forces of the Empire of Japan, Thailand, and the Indian National Army. British Commonwealth land forces were drawn primarily from...
with the 7th and 26th Indian Infantry Divisions.
14th brigade
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114th brigade
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