On 22 November 1940, the Brigade joined 8th Armoured Division. With the division, it left the UK on 8 May 1942, arriving in Egypt on 8 July – the long sea journey being due to transiting via the Cape of Good Hope.
On November 22, 1940, the Brigade became a part of the 8th Armoured Division. The division left the UK on May 8, 1942, and arrived in Egypt on July 8 – the lengthy sea voyage was due to transiting through the Cape of Good Hope.