208th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)

208th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was a short-lived Home Defence formation of the British Army during World War II.

Origin
The brigade was formed for service in the United Kingdom on 6 October 1940 by No 8 Infantry Training Group in Scottish Command. It was commanded by Brigadier R.N. Stewart and composed of newly-raised infantry battalions.

Composition
The composition of 208th Bde was as follows:
 * 13th Battalion King's Regiment (Liverpool) (6 October 1940 – 13 October 1941)
 * 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers (6–30 October 1940)
 * 10th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers (18 October 1940 – 14 October 1941)
 * 22nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers (18 October 1940 – 22 July 1941)
 * 7th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment (17 December 1940 – 13 October 1941)

Service
During its service the brigade came under the administrative control of several higher formations: 55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division (16 October–6 November 1940), 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division (6 November 1940–20 February 1941), and then became an integral part of Essex County Division from its formation until disbandment on 7 October 1941.

The brigade remained in the UK throughout its service and was itself disbanded on 17 October 1941.