The 6th Armoured Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army

Australian Army

The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...

 during World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

. The brigade was formed in May 1942, by the conversion of the 6th Motor Brigade

6th Motor Brigade (Australia)

The 6th Motor Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army during World War II. The brigade was converted in March 1942, from the 6th Cavalry Brigade, and converted again to the 6th Armoured Brigade in May 1942...

 and was assigned to the 2nd Motor Division. The brigade also absorbed units of the 5th Motor Brigade

5th Motor Brigade (Australia)

The 5th Motor Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in April 1942, at Geelong, Victoria. THe brigade did not last long and in June 1942, it was absorbed into the 6th Armoured Brigade.-Brigade units:...

 in June 1942. The brigade remained in Australia and did not see any active service before it was converted into the 4th Armoured Brigade in March 1943.

Brigade units

All units that served with the brigade during the war.

• 9th Motor Regiment
• 12th Armoured Regiment
• 13th Armoured Regiment
• 14th Armoured Regiment
• 3rd Reconnaissance Company