251st Indian Tank Brigade

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The 251st Indian Tank Brigade was an armoured formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was to be formed in early 1940 as the 1st Indian Motor Brigade and then went through a number of different changes in title. In July 1940 it was raised as the 1st Indian Armoured Brigade, renamed 251st Indian Armoured Brigade in October 1941 and finally renamed 251st (Independent) Indian Tank Brigade in September 1942.

251st Indian Tank Brigade
Active1940–1943
CountryBritish India
AllegianceBritish Crown
BranchBritish Indian Army
SizeBrigade
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier Robert Wordsworth

It was under the command of 1st Indian Armoured Division later known as the 31st Indian Armoured Division from September 1940 to June 1942.

The brigade was disbanded in October 1943, never having seen active service.[1]

Composition

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References

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  1. ^ page 1, Loyalty & Honour’ The Indian Army September 1939 – August 1947 - Volume 2 Brigades
  2. ^ "251 Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-19.