168th (2nd London) Brigade

East London Brigade
2nd London Brigade
168th (2nd London) Brigade
2nd London Infantry Brigade
168th (London) Infantry Brigade
168th (Lorried) Infantry Brigade
Active1888–1919
1920–1946
1947–1961
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeInfantry
Motorised infantry
Lorried infantry
SizeBrigade
Part of56th (London) Infantry Division
56th (London) Armoured Division
Nickname(s)"The Black Cats" (Second World War, divisional nickname)[citation needed]
EngagementsFirst World War
Second World War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
The Lord Cavan

The 168th (2nd London) Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army that saw service during both the First and the Second World Wars. Throughout its existence, serving under many different titles and designations, the brigade was an integral part of the 56th (London) Infantry Division. It served on the Western Front during First World War and in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War. It was finally disbanded in the 1960s.