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Organisation: 2nd Parachute Brigade
Name 2nd Parachute Brigade
Description A parachute infantry brigade of the British Army during WW2 initially part of the 1st Airborne Division but later became an independent formation assigned and serving under the command of the 2nd New Zealand Division, the 8th Indian Infantry Division, and the 1st Airborne Task Force. It saw active service in Italy, the South of France and Greece.
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945