129th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

The 129th Infantry Brigade was a formation of the British Army during both World War I and World War II.

World War I

Formed in September 1914 as part of the 43rd (Wessex) Division, a Second Line Territorial Force division. It was composed primarily of Territorial Force battalions. The brigade served on the Western Front, seeing action in numerous battles. After the war, the Territorial Force was reformed and the brigade disbanded.

World War II

The brigade was reformed during World War II. It was initially part of the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division (reformed) and remained with that division throughout the war. It saw action in the Normandy campaign, the Battle of Normandy, and the advance through North-West Europe. Units under its command participated in key operations such as Operation Epsom, Operation Goodwood, and the Battle of the Falaise Pocket. Following the end of the war in Europe, the brigade was disbanded. Its role was to provide infantry support to armoured and other formations, holding ground and clearing areas of resistance.