| 77th Indian Infantry Brigade 77th Indian Parachute Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance |  British Empire |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry Airborne forces |
| Role | Parachute infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Orde Wingate Mike Calvert |
The 77th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in India in June 1942. The brigade was assigned to the Chindits and organised into eight columns for operations behind enemy lines in Burma. In March 1945, it was converted into the 77th Indian Parachute Brigade and assigned to the 44th Airborne Division.[1]
- ^ "77 Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 6 July 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2009.