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21st Brigade (other)
In military terms, 21st Brigade may refer to: Australia * 21st Brigade (Australia) Germany * 21st Panzer Brigade (Bundeswehr) Greece * 21st Armoured Brigade (Greece) * 21st Brigade (Greece) India * 21st Indian Infantry Brigade United Kingdom * 21st Army Tank Brigade * 21st Brigade (United Kingdom) * 21st Mounted Brigade (United Kingdom) See also * 21st Division (other) * 21st Regiment (other) 21st Regiment may refer to: Infantry regiments * 21 Regiment Special Air Service, a unit of the British Army * 21st Foot, a former regiment of the British Army * 21st Infantry Regiment (Thailand), a unit of the Royal Thai Army * 21st Infantry Reg ... * 21 Squadron (other) {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Brigade (Australia)
The 21st Brigade was a brigade-sized infantry unit of the Australian Army. It was briefly raised in 1912 as a Militia formation providing training as part of the compulsory training scheme. Later, it was re-formed in April 1940 as part of the Second Australian Imperial Force, the unit was raised for service during World War II. As part of the 7th Division the brigade's constituent units were raised from volunteers from several Australian states. After rudimentary training in Australia, the brigade deployed for the Middle East in October 1940. Defensive duties were mounted along the Libyan border in early 1941, before the brigade was committed to the Syria-Lebanon campaign, fighting against Vichy French forces. In early 1942, following Japan's entry into the war, the brigade returned to Australia. After a period of defensive duties in Australia, it was deployed to New Guinea and subsequently played a key role in the Kokoda Track campaign, delaying the Japanese advance towards Por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Panzer Brigade (Bundeswehr)
The 21st Panzer Brigade "Lipperland" (german: Panzerbrigade 21 "Lipperland", abbreviated to: PzBrig 21) is a brigade in the German Army and part of the Bundeswehr. The brigade staff and most of its units are based at the Field Marshal Rommel Barracks in Augustdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Several companies are based in Glückauf Barracks in Unna-Königsborn. The roughly 4,200 strong brigade is one of the Army's reaction forces and, like the Panzerlehrbrigade 9 and Panzergrenadierbrigade 41, is subordinate to the 1st Panzer Division headquartered in Hanover. 21st Panzer Brigade was formed in 1957 as Combat Group (''Panzerkampfgruppe'') C3 in the 3rd Panzer Division and, from 1959 to 2006, was assigned to the 7th Panzer Division. The Brigade carries the honorific title "Lipperland" as it is stationed in the Lippe area. Current organization As of 1 April 2023 the brigade is organized as follows: * 21st Panzer Brigade (Panzerbrigade 21), in Augustdorf ** Staff and Supp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Armoured Brigade (Greece)
The 21st Armoured Brigade "Pindus Cavalry" ( el, XXI Τεθωρακισμένη Ταξιαρχία «Ταξιαρχία Ιππικού Πίνδος», XXI ΤΘΤ) is a tank formation of the Hellenic Army, based in Komotini, Western Thrace. History The 21st Armoured Brigade was planned in 1968, but delays in acquiring the necessary equipment meant that it began forming at Litochoro on 1 December 1970, and was moved to the Komotini-Alexandroupoli area in September 1971. Upon the completion of its formation in 1971, the Brigade comprised the 211th and 212th Medium Tank Battalions (211 & 212 ΕΜΑ), the 21st Reconnaissance Company (21 ΙΛΑΝ), and various support companies. From 1977 on, all its sub-units have been concentrated at Komotini. On 1 December 2000, it received the honorific title "Pindus The Pindus (also Pindos or Pindhos; el, Πίνδος, Píndos; sq, Pindet; rup, Pindu) is a mountain range located in Northern Greece and Southern Albania. It is roughly 160& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Brigade (Greece)
The 1st Infantry Regiment "Sangarios" ( el, 1ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού «ΣΑΓΓΑΡΙΟΣ», 1ο ΣΠ) is a motorized infantry regiment of the Hellenic Army. Established in 1885 at Athens, it fought in all conflicts in which Greece participated until World War II, when it was disbanded following the German invasion of Greece. It was re-established as the 21st Brigade (21η Ταξιαρχία) in 1945, and participated in the Greek Civil War. Receiving the designation 1st Infantry Regiment again in 1951, it was headquartered in Florina from 1952 until its disbandment in 1998. In 2013 it was re-established at Florina. History From the establishment of the Hellenic Army until the 1880s, the largest units created were battalions, due to the small extent of the Kingdom of Greece and the small size of its army. Only following the annexation of Thessaly in 1881 did both expand enough to warrant the establishment of regimental-sized units, and on 26 June 1885, by royal decree, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Indian Infantry Brigade
The 21st Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. History It was converted from the Quetta Brigade in September 1940, and assigned to the 9th Indian Infantry Division. In March 1941, it was transferred to the 10th Indian Infantry Division and took part in the Anglo-Iraqi War in May 1941. The brigade then moved to Egypt and came under command British Eighth Army between July and November 1942. It returned to Iraq, assigned to the 8th Indian Infantry Division, in November 1942 and moved with to Damascus in March 1943. In September the division arrived in Taranto in southern Italy and the brigade remained with 8th Indian Division throughout the rest of the Italian Campaign apart from short attachments to the British 78th Infantry Division in November 1943, and the British 6th Armoured Division between April and May 1944. Formation * 2nd Battalion, 10th Gurkha Rifles September 1940 to October 1941 * 2nd Battalion, 4th G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Army Tank Brigade
The 21st Army Tank Brigade was an Armoured warfare, armoured brigade formation of the British Army active during the World War II, Second World War. The brigade served with the First Army (United Kingdom), British First Army and the Eighth Army (United Kingdom), British Eighth Army during the Tunisia Campaign, fighting in Tunisia and Italian campaign (World War II), Italy. History In 1939, the brigade was a 1st Line Army Reserve (United Kingdom), Territorial Army Brigade stationed in the United Kingdom. It was assigned to Eastern Command (United Kingdom), Eastern Command defending the south-eastern portion of the country. Equipment shortages prevented it from receiving any significant numbers of modern tanks; obsolete Vickers Medium Mark II and Light tanks of the United Kingdom, Mk II Light Tanks comprising most of the armour on hand until after the Battle of Dunkirk. Shortly after that battle, the brigade HQ was pulled back to Salisbury Plain, although each tank battalion was d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 21st Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army. First World War It was assigned to the 7th Division and later to 30th Division, serving on the Western Front during World War I. Order of battle The composition of the brigade was: *2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment (''transferred to 89th Brigade 20 December 1915'') *2nd Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (''left May 1918'') *2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers (''transferred to 90th Brigade 20 December 1915'') *2nd Battalion, The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) (''left May 1918'') *18th (Service) Battalion, King's Regiment (Liverpool) (''joined from 89th Brigade 20 December 1915, rejoined 89th Brigade February 1918'') *19th (Service) Battalion, Manchester Regiment (4th City) (''joined from 90th Brigade 20 December 1915 disbanded February 1918'') *17th (Service) Battalion, Manchester Regiment (2nd City) (''joined February 1918, left as cadre June 1918'') *2/5th (Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Mounted Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 21st Mounted Brigade previously known as the 2/1st Western Mounted Brigade was a 2nd Line yeomanry brigade of the British Army during the First World War. In July 1916 it was converted to a cyclist formation as 14th Cyclist Brigade and in October 1916 was redesignated as 10th Cyclist Brigade. It was still in existence, in Ireland, at the end of the war. Mounted Brigade In accordance with the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907 (7 Edw.7, c.9) which brought the Territorial Force into being, the TF was intended to be a home defence force for service during wartime and members could not be compelled to serve outside the country. However, on the outbreak of war on 4 August 1914, many members volunteered for Imperial Service. Therefore, TF units were split in August and September 1914 into 1st Line (liable for overseas service) and 2nd Line (home service for those unable or unwilling to serve overseas) units. Later, a 3rd Line was formed to act as a reserve, providing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Division (other)
21st Division or 21st Infantry Division may refer to: Infantry divisions * 21st Infantry Division (France) * 21st Division (German Empire) * 21st Reserve Division (German Empire) * 21st Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) * 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS ''Skanderbeg'', Germany * 21st Infantry Division (India) * 21st Infantry Division Granatieri di Sardegna, Kingdom of Italy * 21st Infantry Division (India) * 21st Division (Imperial Japanese Army) * 21st Mountain Infantry Division (Poland) * 21st Division (South Vietnam) * 21st Division (Spain) * 21st Division (United Kingdom) * 21st Infantry Division (Iran) *21st Division (People's Republic of China) Cavalry divisions * 21st Cavalry Division (United States) Armoured divisions * 21st Panzer Division (Wehrmacht), Germany Aviation divisions * 21st Air Division (United States) See also * 21st Brigade (other) * 21st Regiment (other) 21st Regiment may refer to: Infantry regiments * 21 Regiment Spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Regiment (other)
21st Regiment may refer to: Infantry regiments * 21 Regiment Special Air Service, a unit of the British Army * 21st Foot, a former regiment of the British Army * 21st Infantry Regiment (Thailand), a unit of the Royal Thai Army * 21st Infantry Regiment (United States), a unit of the United States Army * 21st Punjabis, a unit of the British Indian Army * 21st Marine Infantry Regiment, a unit of the French Marines * 21st Marine Regiment (United States), a unit of the United States Marine Corps American Revolutionary War regiments * 21st Continental Regiment American Civil War regiments * 21st Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment * 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment * 21st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment * 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment * 21st Mississippi Infantry Regiment * 21st Ohio Infantry * 21st Kansas Militia Infantry Regiment * 21st Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry * 21st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry * 21st Wisconsin Volunteer Infa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
