43rd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
| 43rd Brigade 43rd Infantry Brigade 43 (Wessex) Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 21 August 1914–24 March 1919 16 August 1943–30 June 1944 1985–2014 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 14th (Light) Division Allied Force Headquarters Support Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Jellalabad Barracks, Tidworth Camp |
| Engagements | Battle of the Somme Battle of Arras Third Battle of Ypres German spring offensive Hundred Days Offensive |
43rd Brigade (43rd Bde) was an infantry formation of the British Army during both World Wars. It was formed in August 1914 as part of Kitchener's Army and was assigned to the 14th (Light) Division, serving on the Western Front. It was reformed in 1943 as an internal security formation for North Africa and was later employed for deception purposes in Sicily. As 43 (Wessex) Brigade it was a regional headquarters in the UK from 1985 to 2014.