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The 22nd Armoured Brigade was formed September 3, 1939. The Brigade was under the command of various divisions but mainly with the famed 7th Armoured Division. They fought in the deserts of North Africa, Italy and North West Europe. During the final months of 1944 and into January 1945 the Division took part in driving the Germans from the area around the River Maas. One of the largest actions was Operation Blackcock that lasted 2 weeks in January 1945.