It was formed in October 1941, as an independent parachute brigade.

To fill out the division, a new parachute brigade was raised on 1 July.

The 5th Parachute Brigade had 268 killed during the campaign.

By 14:00 the 4th Parachute Brigade was no further forward.

The importance of forming a parachute brigade had also been clearly demonstrated.

In 1941, he was assigned to a parachute brigade as surgical specialist.

Both of these new units would serve in the 1st Parachute Brigade.

On the second day, the 4th Parachute Brigade would arrive.

The intention was for the parachute brigade, with glider-borne forces in support, to land on both sides of the river.

After the parachute brigade withdrew, the Axis forces gathered at the bridge.