2nd Indian Infantry Brigade
The 2nd Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in Rawalpindi in September 1939. In October 1940, it was renamed 16th (Independent) Indian Infantry Brigade in November 1941, and left India for Burma. The brigade was caught in the Battle of Sittang Bridge where it suffered heavy losses. Instead of being reformed in September 1942, it was renamed yet again, this time to 116th Indian Infantry Brigade. Attached to the 39th Indian Infantry Division it now provided specialised jungle conversion training. An infantry battalion would spend from four to six months with the brigade, before being sent to the front to replace a tired battalion in one of the fighting divisions.
| 2nd Indian Infantry Brigade 16th Indian Infantry Brigade 116th Indian Infantry Brigade | |
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| Active | 1939–1945 |
| Country | British India |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Sir Cyril Noyes |
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