| Unit Name: | 20th Independent Infantry Brigade (Guards) |
| Dates: | April 1940–September 1941 |
| Country: |  United Kingdom |
| Branch: | British Army |
| Type: | Infantry |
| Size: | Brigade |
| Battles: | Battle of Boulogne |
| Notable Commanders: | Sir Oliver Leese William Fox-Pitt |
The 20th Independent Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army, raised during the Second World War.
The brigade was formed in Aldershot Command in April 1940.[1] It served during the Battle of France in 1940, briefly defending Boulogne in May 1940 (22–23 May 1940) before being successfully evacuated.[2] After return to the United Kingdom, the brigade served in Eastern Command and London District.[1]
On 15 September 1941, the brigade was converted into the 5th Guards Armoured Brigade; a component of the Guards Armoured Division.[1] It served with distinction through the battles in Normandy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
The following officers commanded the brigade:[1]
The following units comprised the brigade:[1]