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The brigade was reformed again on 17 October 1940 as the 30th Independent Brigade Group (Guards), and later converted to the
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30 Brigade memorial plaque inside the gatehouse of Calais Citadel, scene of the epic defence in May 1940.
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motorcycle reconnaissance battalion. It was intended to be part of the
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there, lasting three days, the brigade was overrun late on 26 May.
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7th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps (1st Battalion,
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