2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade
The 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade of the Canadian Army that saw active service during World War II. The brigade was composed of the 6th, 10th and 27th Canadian Armoured regiments and saw service in northwest Europe, landing in Normandy on D-Day and remaining in combat up to Victory in Europe Day.
| 2nd Canadian Tank Brigade 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade | |
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Formation patch worn by the members of the brigade | |
| Active | 1943–1945 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | First Canadian Army British Second Army |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Major-General George Pearkes VC PC CC CB DSO MC CD (February 28, 1888 - May 30, 1984) |
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