6th Cavalry Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 6th Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Army. It served in the Napoleonic Wars (notably at the Battle of Waterloo), in the First World War on the Western Front where it was assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Division, and with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Second World War.
| 6th Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1815 1914–1919 1920–1941 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 3rd Cavalry Division (First World War) 1st Cavalry Division (Second World War) |
| Engagements | Napoleonic Wars
First World War
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hussey Vivian, 1st Baron Vivian Sir David Campbell |
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