101st Brigade (United Kingdom)
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The 101st Brigade was an infantry formation of the British Army during World War I. It was raised as part of 'Kitchener's Army' and was assigned to the 34th Division. After the original formation was converted into a reserve brigade, the number was transferred to a brigade of 'Pals battalions'. The brigade landed in France with 34th Division at the end of 1915 and then served on the Western Front for the rest of the war, seeing action at the Somme – when its battalions were shattered on the First Day – and at Arras and Ypres. Virtually destroyed during the German spring offensive of 1918, the brigade was reconstituted with new units in time to take part in the final battles of the war.
101st Brigade | |
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Active | 5 November 1914–10 April 1915 27 April 1915–June 1919 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | New Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 34th Division |
Engagements | Battle of the Somme Battle of Arras Hargicourt Third Battle of Ypres German spring offensive Battle of Soissons Hundred Days Offensive |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Brig-Gen Hugh Gregory Fitton Brig-Gen Robert Clements Gore |