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Originally Posted by loupie1961
Thank you Tim: I am just wondering how could it be that 66 Brigade would come BEFORE - as seniority is concerned - 2nd Brigade. I guess it should be the other way round?
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Perhaps the administrative flow-ons from changing brigade seniority several times simply on the basis of numbering might have worn thin by the end of the war.
Not only would the uniform insignia need to be changed but other aspects of affiliation would also have suffered. Each battalion and brigade headquarters had a vehicle unit sign, white numerals on red, green, or brown, background for infantry, that denoted the seniority of the brigade within the division, and the battalion within the brigade. Although many types of vehicles had these fitted in brackets, others had them painted directly onto the body, necessitating labour and material which were no doubt in short supply, not to mention time-consuming, to change while more important operational matters were in progress.
Brigades were also generally affiliated with certain divisional units (all with their own seniority) and there may have been no interest in disturbing these affiliations.
Just a thought.
Keith