The 3rd Infantry Brigade was a Regular Army infantry brigade of the British Army, part of the 1st Infantry Division. Originally formed in 1809, during the Peninsular War, the brigade had a long histor
After disembarking from landing craft, troops of the 1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's Regiment take cover on the beach at Cromer in Norfolk, 21 April 1942. Live machine-gun and mortar fire was used during this exercise.
Men of the 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry eat a meal before going into action at Anzio, Italy, 31 January 1944.
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Major-General Sir William Ronald Campbell Penney, was a British Army officer who fought in both the First and the Second World Wars. His most notable role occurred during the latter, when he was Gener
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…Brigadier T.N.F. Wilson (from 28 December 1939 until 19 December 1940) Brigadier W.R.C. Penney (from 19 December 1940 until 26 September 1941) Lieutenant Colonel R. Bryans (Acting, from 26 September until 20 October 1941…
Major-General W. R. C. Penney, GOC 1st Division, takes the salute during a march-past of the 1st Reconnaissance Regiment, 23 June 1944. A Humber Mk IV armoured car passes the saluting base.