4th Parachute Brigade
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The 4th Parachute Brigade was a British airborne infantry formation of World War II, best known for its role in major airborne operations such as the Battle of Arnhem.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| 4th Parachute Brigade canonical | 1 |
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
British Army formation
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airborne infantry brigade ⓘ |
| allegiance | Allies ⓘ |
| branch |
British Army
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airborne forces ⓘ |
| component |
10th Parachute Battalion
NERFINISHED
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11th Parachute Battalion NERFINISHED ⓘ 156th Parachute Battalion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict |
World War II
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surface form:
Second World War
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| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| formedIn | World War II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| garrison | United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| higherCommand | 1st Airborne Corps NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableBattle | Battle of Arnhem NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableEngagement |
defence of Arnhem bridgehead
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fighting at Oosterbeek ⓘ |
| notableFor | heavy casualties at Arnhem ⓘ |
| operation | Operation Market Garden NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | 1st Airborne Division NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role | airborne infantry ⓘ |
| service | British airborne forces in Europe ⓘ |
| status | disbanded ⓘ |
| theatre |
Mediterranean theatre of World War II
NERFINISHED
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Northwest Europe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| type | parachute infantry ⓘ |
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