| 5th Guards Armoured Brigade 5th Guards Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941–1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Armour |
| Part of | Guards Armoured Division |
| Engagements | North West Europe Campaign |
The5th Guards Armoured Brigade was anarmouredbrigade of theBritish Army, a component unit of theGuards Armoured Division, that served in theSecond World War inNorth-west Europe from June 1944 until May 1945.
This brigade was converted from the20th Infantry Brigade (Guards) on 15 September 1941. It was stationed in theUnited Kingdom on training and home defence duties, anticipating a potentialGerman invasion. The brigade remained in the United Kingdom until 30 June 1944 when it arrived inNormandy with the rest of the Guards Armoured Division as part ofOperation Overlord. It took part inOperation Goodwood during theBattle of Caen.[1] The brigade served throughout theNorth West Europe Campaign. On 12 June 1945 it was converted to the 5th Guards Brigade.
Structure upon formation in 1941:[2]
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