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34th Infantry Brigade (Australia)
34th Brigade or 34th Infantry Brigade may refer to: * 34th Brigade (Australia), a unit of the Australian Army * 34 Canadian Brigade Group, a unit of the Canadian Army * 34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade (Greece), a unit of the Greek Army * 34th Indian Brigade of the British Indian Army in the First World War * 34th Indian States Forces Infantry Brigade of the British Indian Army in the Second World War * 34th Infantry Brigade (Romania), a unit of the Romanian Army * 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, a unit of the United States Army United Kingdom: * 34th (South Midland) Anti-Aircraft Brigade * 34th Armoured Brigade (United Kingdom) * 34th Brigade (United Kingdom) * 34th Brigade Royal Field Artillery See also * 34th Battalion (other) * 34th Division (other) 34th Division or 34th Infantry Division may refer to: Infantry divisions * 34th Division (German Empire) * 34th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) * 34th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division Landstorm Nederland * 34th Divisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Brigade (Australia)
The Australian 34th Brigade was an Australian Army brigade. The brigade was formed in late 1945 following the end of World War II as part of the Australian contribution to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan. In late 1948 it was renamed the 1st Brigade. History During the final part of World War II the Australian government became concerned that despite the nation's contributions to the Allied war effort, that these might not be recognised in the post war settlement. As a result, shortly after Japan's capitulation, the Australian prime minister, Ben Chifley made a formal offer of troops for occupation duty.Wood 2001, p. 39. The Australian contribution was to encompass naval, air and ground forces, the later of which were to form an independent brigade-sized formation. As the process of demobilising Australia's military forces had begun the day the war ended, it was necessary to raise a new force and consequently the 34th Brigade was formed on 27 October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34 Canadian Brigade Group
34 Canadian Brigade Group (34CBG; french: links=no, 34e Groupe-brigade du Canada) is part of 2nd Canadian Division, under the Canadian Army. It is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. It is the successor of the Cold War-era Montreal Militia District. Brigade units See also * 35 Canadian Brigade Group, the other such brigade formation in the province of Quebec. *CFB Montreal Canadian Forces Base Montreal (also CFB Montreal or "Longue-Pointe" to members of 34 Brigade) is a Canadian Forces Base network located in Montreal, Quebec. Its official name is 2nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier, Detachment Montreal The ... References External links * Brigades of the Canadian Army Organizations based in Montreal 1997 establishments in Quebec {{Canada-mil-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade (Greece)
The 34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade ( el, 34η Μηχανοποιημένη Ταξιαρχία Πεζικού,34η Μηχανοκίνητη Ταξιαρχία ""Απόσπασμα Σχου Διαλέτη" 34η M/K ΤΑΞ) is a mechanized infantry brigade of the Hellenic Army. It is headquartered in Assiros and subordinated to the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Division. History The brigade traces its history to the 34th infantry Regiment ( el, 34ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού, 34ο ΣΠ), which was founded in December 1913 in Florina as a subunit of the 2nd Infantry Division. The regiment distinguished itself in the Asia Minor Campaign and the Greco-Italian War, becoming one of a handful of units to receive twice the highest Greek award for valour, the Commander's Cross of the Cross of Valour. From June 1999 to January 2003, the brigade formed the bulk of the Greek element of KFOR. In June 2003, the brigade moved its base to Giannitsa. In 2008, it received the honorary title " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Indian Brigade
The 34th Indian Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that saw active service in the Mesopotamian campaign in the Indian Army during the First World War. It was reformed for the Second World War as the ''34th Indian States Forces Infantry Brigade''. History ;12th Indian Division The 34th Indian Brigade was formed in Mesopotamia in December 1915 with four battalions newly arrived from India. It joined the 12th Indian Division to replace the 33rd Indian Brigade that was broken up on 7 December. While with the division, it took part in the Affair of Butaniya on 14 January 1916. The division never reached full strength as units were constantly detached to support the efforts to relieve the 6th (Poona) Division besieged at Kut. The division was broken up on 10 March 1916 and the brigade joined Corps Troops before it was posted to the new 15th Indian Division in May 1916. ;15th Indian Division The 15th Indian Division was formed on 7 May 1916 to replace the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Indian States Forces Infantry Brigade
The 34th Indian State Forces Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during the Second World War. History The brigade was formed in June 1941, in Karachi for garrison service in East Africa by the redesignation of HQ Baghdad Line of Communications Sub Area. It was the only complete brigade formed by Indian State Forces during the war. In April 1942 it was broken up and in June 1942 converted to HQ Abadan Line of Communications Sub Area. This converted to 34th Indian Infantry Brigade in January 1944, under command 12th Indian Infantry Division. The brigade was finally disbanded in October 1944. Component units The brigade commanded the following units in the Second World War: * 3rd Battalion, 14th Punjab Regiment ''(June to September 1941)'' * 4th Gwalior Maharaja Bahadur's Own Battalion, I.S.F. ''(May 1941 to May 1942)'' * Alwar Jai Paltan, I.S.F. ''(May 1941 to May 1942)'' * Jaipur Sawai Man Guards, I.S.F. ''(May 1941 to March 1942)'' * Nabha Akal I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Infantry Brigade (Romania)
The 1st Mechanized Brigade "Argedava" (''Brigada 1 Mecanizată "Argedava"'') is a brigade of the Romanian Land Forces. It was initially formed as the 34th Infantry Regiment, and named after the Moldavian Voivode Vasile Lupu. The brigade is considered the best and most modern infantry brigade in the Romanian Land Forces; its headquarters are located in Bucharest. The 1st Brigade has two paratroop companies in its subordination. The structural reorganization process of the unit was completed in 2010. Organization 2020 * 1st Mechanized Brigade "Argedava", in Bucharest ** 114th Tank Battalion "Petru Cercel", in Târgoviște ** 2nd Infantry Battalion " Călugăreni", in Bucharest ** 495th Infantry Battalion "Căpitan Ștefan Soverth", in Clinceni ** 113th Artillery Battalion " Bărăganul", in Slobozia , 22 August 2004 ** 288th Anti-aircraft D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Combat Aviation Brigade
The Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, 34th Infantry Division (ECAB) is a unit of the Minnesota Army National Guard that supports the 34th Infantry Division and the state of Minnesota by providing aviation capabilities. The brigade is based in Saint Paul and uses UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, and Beechcraft C-12 Huron fixed-wing aircraft for federal and state missions. The Minnesota-based subordinate units of the ECAB are *2nd Battalion (Assault Helicopter), 147th Aviation Regiment *Company C, 1st Battalion (General Support), 171st Aviation Regiment *Companies B and C, 2nd Battalion (General Support), 211th Aviation Regiment *Company F, 1st Battalion (General Support), 189th Aviation Regiment *834th Aviation Support Battalion (834th ASB) Outside Minnesota, the ECAB provides training and operational guidance to the 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment of the ND ARNG, the 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment of the Montana and Missouri Army National Guar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th (South Midland) Anti-Aircraft Brigade
The 34th (South Midland) Anti-Aircraft Brigade (34 AA Bde) was an air defence formation of Anti-Aircraft Command in the British Territorial Army (United Kingdom), Territorial Army formed shortly before the outbreak of the World War II, Second World War. It defended the West Midlands conurbation, West Midlands of England during The Blitz. Origin 34th (South Midland) Anti-Aircraft (AA) Brigade was formed on 1 April 1938 at Coventry, and was assigned to 4th Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom), 4th AA Division when that formation was created in Western Command (United Kingdom), Western Command on 1 September that year. They were transferred to the new AA Command in 1939, with 34 AA Bde responsible for the air defence of Coventry and Birmingham. Brigadier (United Kingdom), Brigadier Sidney Archibald, Military Cross, MC, was appointed to command the brigade on 27 April 1938. In 1940 he became Brigadier, Royal Artillery, at Eastern Command (United Kingdom), Eastern Command and then Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Armoured Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 34th Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade of the British Army that saw active service in the Second World War. It was formed in 1941 as the 34th Army Tank Brigade and subsequently redesignated as the 34th Tank Brigade in February 1945 and became part of the 79th Armoured Division. It was equipped with Churchill tanks and provided close support for assaults by the infantry. During the fighting in North-west Europe from July 1944 to May 1945 the brigade served with both the First Canadian Army and the British Second Army. The brigade was disbanded in early 1946.Joslen, pp. 184 & 207. History The brigade was formed on 1 December 1941 as one of ten independent Army Tank brigades to be equipped with Churchill tanks. In June 1942, the word "Army" was dropped from the brigade's title and it became part of the 1st Mixed Division. The 34th Tank Brigade was transferred to the 43rd Mixed Infantry Division in September 1942 and in September 1943 it returned to independent status ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 34th Brigade was a formation of the British Army. It was one of the New Army (or Kitchener's Army) brigades, and assigned to the 11th (Northern) Division. It served on the Western Front during the First World War. Formation * 8th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers *9th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers ''(disbanded 21 February 1918)'' *5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment ''(joined 18 January 1918)'' *11th Battalion, Manchester Regiment The Manchester Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1958. The regiment was created during the 1881 Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment of Foot and the 96th ... *34th Machine Gun Company ''(formed March 1916, moved into 11th MG Battalion 28 February 1918)'' *34th Trench Mortar Battery ''(joined July 1917)'' References Infantry brigades of the British Army in World War I {{UK-mil-unit-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Brigade Royal Field Artillery
XXXIV Brigade, Royal Field Artillery was a brigade of the Royal Field Artillery which served in the First World War World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fightin .... It was originally formed with 22nd, 50th and 70th Batteries, and attached to 2nd Infantry Division. On 5 August 1914, it was mobilised and was sent to the Continent with the British Expeditionary Force, where it saw service with 2nd Division until 1917. It went to France commanded by Lt Col H G Sandilands, with Capt H G Boone as adjutant, and Arthur Stoyle as RSM. 22nd Battery was commanded by Major H T Wynter; 50th Battery by Major T O Seagram; 70th Battery by Major H C S Clarke; the newly formed Ammunition Column was commanded by Captain D Stewart. 22nd Battery left the Brigade to Feb 1915, joining 3rd Brigad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th Battalion (other)
34th Battalion may refer to: Military units * 34th Battalion (Australia), 1st Australian Imperial Force * 34th Battalion (New Zealand) * 34th Battalion, CEF, Canadian Expeditionary Force * 34 Battalion (SWATF), South West Africa Territorial Force * HDF 34th Bercsényi László Special Forces Battalion, Hungary * 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry Other uses See also * 34th Brigade (other) * 34th Division (other) 34th Division or 34th Infantry Division may refer to: Infantry divisions * 34th Division (German Empire) * 34th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) * 34th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division Landstorm Nederland * 34th Division (Imperial Japanese Army) * 34t ... * 34th Regiment (other) {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
