2/1st Manchester Brigade 199th (2/1st Manchester) Brigade 199th Infantry Brigade | |
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Active | 1914-1919 1939-1944 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division 66th Infantry Division 55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division |
Engagements | First World War Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Sir Guy Williams Sir Gordon MacMillan |
The 199th (2/1st Manchester) Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army that saw active service during the First World War as part of 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division. During the Second World War, it was reformed as the 199th Infantry Brigade and served with the 55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division until August 1944 when it was redesignated as the 166th Infantry Brigade.