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57th Brigade (United Kingdom)

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Formation in the British Army during World War I

The 57th Brigade was a formation of British Army. It was part of the new army also known as Kitchener's Army. It was assigned to the 19th (Western) Division and served on the Western Front during the First World War.

Thomas Cubitt, a future full general, commanded this brigade during the war.

Formation

The infantry battalions did not all serve at once, but all were assigned to the brigade during the war.

References

  1. "19th (Western) Division". The Long Long Trail. Retrieved 20 January 2012.


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