10th Infantry Brigade | |
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Active | 1941 1941–1944 |
Country | New Zealand |
Allegiance | New Zealand Greece |
Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 2nd New Zealand Division (1941) 5th New Zealand Division (1941–1944) |
Engagements | Battle of Crete |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Howard Kippenberger |
The 10th Infantry Brigade was a brigade of the New Zealand Military Forces formed on two separate occasions during the Second World War. The brigade was first formed as part of the 2nd New Zealand Division, just prior to the Battle of Crete. It consisted of a variety of New Zealand artillery and support units operating as Infantry, as well as two Greek Infantry regiments. The 10th Brigade was absorbed by 4th Brigade part way through the battle. The 10th Brigade was formed for the second time in New Zealand as a territorial force formation in November 1941 and became part of the 5th Division. By 1944 the threat of Japanese invasion was perceived to be minimal and the 10th Brigade was disbanded.