2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade

2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade

The 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade was composed of the 6th, 10th and 27th Canadian Armoured Regiments and saw service in north-west Europe during the Second World War, landing in Normandy on D-Day and remaining in combat up to VE-Day.

2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade

Formation patch worn by the members of the Brigade
Active 1943-1945
Country Canada
Branch Canadian Army
Type Armoured
Size Three armoured regiments
Part of First Canadian Army
British 2nd Army
Engagements World War II
  • D-Day
  • Normandy
  • Le Mesnil
  • Caen
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Major General George Pearkes

Read more about 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade:  History, Formation

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