6 Airmobile Brigade
Does anyone remember the short lived trial in the early 80's when 6 Armd Bde became 6 Airmobile Bde ? It was a precursor to later changes to 24 (?) Brigade and was done on trial basis only - 6 Bde later reverting to an armoured brigade. I'm looking

28 Engineer Regiment
There are two trains of thought on this Regiment. One says that it was stationed for most of its life in Bindon Barracks, Hameln before moving to Gordon Barracks. The other says it was in Gordon Barracks. Anyone out there who can clear this one up

27th Canadian Infantry Brigade
Along with all the other bits and pieces I am sent and find, there is mention of this Brigade, as well as on the main site. What I would like to know is who was where and when. All I really know at the moment is:- The Brigade moved into the Hannover

History of 4th Armoured Brigade post 1945
The 4th Armoured Brigade commanded by Brigadier RMP Carver CBE DSO MC was the last WW2 armoured brigade to be disbanded in Mar 48 at Rotenburg…to be confirmed 100%…but 22nd Armoured Brigade of 7th the Armoured Division did became 7th Armoured Brigade in

22nd Armoured Brigade
Does anyone know anything about 22nd Armd Bde, part of 1 (UK) Div. Can't find anything online. Phil.

British Army Units over 65 years in Germany
2. We have debated elsewhere on the site who is the longest serving unit in BAOR. The clear winners are the RAVC at Sennelager though the unit title may have changed there has clearly been a continuous Vets presence for the past 65 years Here goes JPW

Polish Parachute Brigade and Armoured Division
As far as I can tell the Polish contribution to BAOR was very much in the early years and came about from the wartime 1st Armoured Division that fought with 21st Army Group from Normandy onwards, and the Independent Parachute Brigade that fought in Market

I am searching for people that have been in Nienburg(Weser)
Good day, I am searching for soldiers or any other people that have been in Germany (Nienburg at the Weser). Why do I search them ? I am from Nienburg and I am a local history buff . I want to know everything over my hometown and I am interested

Brigade Signal Squadrons
Hi I do a bit of wargaming now and then - always "Cold War" era with the brave British Squaddie saving western civilisation from 3rd Shock Army. Can anyone recall the organisation of a typical Brigade Signal Squadron of the early 80's

30th Armored Brigade (Previously 30th Inf Bde & 30th Inf Div)
Patch and Distinctive Unit Insignia The 30th Armored, headquartered in Clinton NC, is the largest brigade in the North Carolina Army National Guard. The brigade has three maneuver battalions, two infantry and one armor. The brigade also has a field

Weapons of war in the Old Testament
In Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah where arms are mentioned in prophecy, may confuse the new world age. In this modern world where F-22 and Stealth Bombers fly firing missles, how come these old things will be used? One answer can be that it was written in

1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Patch and Distinctive Unit Insignia The MEB is designed as a C2 headquarters with a robust multi-functional brigade staff that is optimized to conduct MANSPT operations. Maneuver support operations integrate the complementary and reinforcing

4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Patch and Distinctive Unit Insignia The Maneuver Enhancement Brigade is a new concept in area operations and stability operations. The 4th MEB unique staff is composed of engineer, military police, chemical, cells and organically has a Brigade Support

DND revives P200-M Scorpion tanks repair, defends revival
The Department of National Defense (DND) yesterday defended the “revival” of the P200-million refurbishment and repair contract for the aging Scorpion tanks of the Army which was shelved in the early 2000s due to alleged irregularity. DND spokesman

23 Field Engineer Regiment
Hoping that somebody confirm if the formation was in Iserlohn or not History of 23 Field Engineer Regiment 1948 to 1958 On 1st February 1947 the 2nd Infantry Division was reformed from what had been 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division with the HQ at St