Highland Brigade (Scottish)
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The Highland Brigade is a historical unit of the British Army, which has been formed a number of times. It recruited men from the Highlands of Scotland.
[edit] Earlier instantiations
A Highland Brigade was present at the Crimean War (1854-1856), as part of the 1st Division; it was initially under the command of Major-General Sir Colin Campbell (Lord Clyde). It played a significant role in the Battle of Alma.
There was a Highland Brigade operating in Egypt from 1882, during the Egyptian Rebellion (1882-1885), under the command of Major General Alison.
A Highland Brigade participated in the Second Boer War (1899-1902) in South Africa, under the command of Major General Wauchope. It suffered severe losses at the battle Magersfontein (including General Wauchope).
[edit] Modern instantiation
The Highland Brigade was formally reformed on July 14, 1948. On July 1, 1968 it was united with the Lowland Brigade, to form the Scottish Division.
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