10th Infantry Brigade (New Zealand)

10th Infantry Brigade
Active1941
1941–1944
Country New Zealand
Allegiance New Zealand
 Greece
Branch New Zealand Military Forces
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of2nd New Zealand Division (1941)
5th New Zealand Division (1941–1944)
EngagementsBattle 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.


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