2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade explained

Unit Name:2nd Canadian Brigade
2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade
Dates:1914–1919
1939–1945
Country: Canada
Type:Infantry
Size:Brigade
Command Structure:1st Canadian Division
Battles:World War I

World War II

Notable Commanders:Arthur Currie
Louis Lipsett
Bert Hoffmeister

The 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade was a formation of the Canadian Army that served in both World War I and World War II. The brigade fought on the Western Front during World War I, and in Sicily and Italy during the Second World War. In both wars, the brigade formed part of the 1st Canadian Division.

The brigade was first commanded from its formation in September 1914 to September 1915 by Arthur Currie.

Order of Battle

World War I

World War II

References

  1. Web site: 1st Canadian Division . 2022-02-14 . www.canadiansoldiers.com.
  2. Web site: 1st Canadian Infantry Division . 2022-02-14 . www.canadiansoldiers.com.