42nd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
| 42nd Brigade 42nd Infantry Brigade 42 (North West) Brigade | |
|---|---|
Insignia of 42 (North West) Brigade. | |
| Active | 21 August 1914–24 March 1919 26 July 1943–29 July 1944 1982-January 2017 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Regular and Territorial Army |
| Part of | 14th (Light) Division Allied Force Headquarters UK Land Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Fulwood Barracks, Preston |
| Engagements | Battle of the Somme Battle of Arras Third Battle of Ypres German spring offensive Hundred Days Offensive |
42nd Brigade (42nd 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 World War II for line of communication and deception purposes. As 42 (North West) Brigade it became a regional headquarters from 1982 to 2017.