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12th Indian Cavalry Brigade

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12th Indian Cavalry Brigade
ActiveJune 1918 –
Country British India
AllegianceBritish Crown
Branch British Indian Army
TypeCavalry
SizeBrigade
Part of4th (Quetta) Division
ServiceFirst World War

The 12th Indian Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It remained in India throughout the war.

History

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The 12th Indian Cavalry Brigade[a] was formed under 4th (Quetta) Division in June 1918.[1] It took command of three newly formed cavalry regiments:[2]

The brigade remained with the division throughout the First World War. It was commanded from 27 June 1918 by Brigadier-General H.B. Birdwood.[1] All three constituent regiments were disbanded in 1921.[4]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Perry also names the brigade as 12th Mounted Brigade.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Perry 1993, p. 60
  2. ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 62
  3. ^ a b c Perry 1993, p. 174
  4. ^ Gaylor 1996, p. 336

Bibliography

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  • Gaylor, John (1996). Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903–1991 (2nd ed.). Tunbridge Wells: Parapress. ISBN 1-898594-41-4.
  • Perry, F.W. (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.
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