27th Armoured Brigade (United Kingdom)
| 27th Armoured Brigade | |
|---|---|
Formation sign of the 27th Armoured Brigade | |
| Active | 26 November 1940–27 July 1944 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 9th Armoured Division 79th Armoured Division Independent Brigade |
| Equipment | M4 Sherman M4 Sherman DD |
| Engagements | Battle of Normandy |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier George Erroll Prior-Palmer |
The 27th Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade of the British Army that served in the Second World War and played a crucial role in the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944 and the following Battle of Normandy until disbandment in late 1944.