| 210th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) | |
|---|---|
 Dorset County Division Insignia | |
| Active | 10 October 1940 – 13 January 1942 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Home Defence |
| Size | Brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Gerald Templer |
The210th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was aninfantrybrigade formation of theBritish Army organised during theSecond World War to command a group of newly raised Home Defence battalions. It was later converted to a frontline brigade that served (under a new name) with distinction in the later years of the war, the38th (Irish) Infantry Brigade.
The brigade was formed for service in the United Kingdom on 10 October 1940 by No 10 Infantry Training Group. It was initially composed of newly raised battalions from English infantry regiments.[1]
The brigade initially served inV Corps, and was then attached to3rd Infantry Division (28 February – 24 April 1941) before becoming an integral part of theDorset County Division. When that division was disbanded on 24 November 1941, 210 Brigade transferred to the1st Infantry Division, and soon afterwards dropped the 'Home' part of its title. By now[when?] all of 210 Brigade's English home defence battalions had been posted away and were being replaced by frontline Irish battalions. The brigade was redesignated as the38th (Irish) Infantry Brigade on 13 January 1942. Under this designation it served with distinction in theTunisian Campaign with the6th Armoured Division before being transferred to the78th Infantry Division in February 1943 with whom it saw service in theAllied invasion of Sicily, theItalian Campaign and later inAustria.[1][2]
The 210th Brigade was constituted as follows:[1]
Renamed the 38th (Irish) Infantry Brigade on 12 January 1942.
The following officers commanded the 210th Infantry Brigade:[1]