However, the WDF's Operation Battleaxe had failed, 150th Bde was not immediately required, and in August it rejoined 50th (N) Division in Cyprus. In November the division moved by sea and road to Iraq, but once again 150th Bde was detached to Egypt as an independent brigade group, arriving on 29 November and joining Eighth Army on 22 December.
The WDF's Operation Battleaxe failed, leading to the 150th Bde not being immediately needed, and in August it rejoined the 50th (N) Division in Cyprus. In November, the division moved by sea and road to Iraq, but again, the 150th Bde was detached to Egypt as an independent brigade group, arriving on November 29th and joining Eighth Army on December 22nd.