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Originally Posted by perardua
Lots of excellent suggestions, thanks! On a related note, does anyone have any information or suggestions on what the Berlin Brigade was up to during the Twilight War?
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Canon material is reasonably scarce on the Berlin Brigade. From memory I think there are a few references to British troops being involved in the fighting in Berlin in Dec 97 / Jan 97....the Survivor's Guide to the United Kingdom definitely refers to I British Corps linking up with the remnants of the Berlin Brigade at the start of January 1997. I think the SGUK also lists the Berlin Brigade in its British Army orbat for the start of 2001, when it's listed as having a strength of 100 men (or thereabouts). It doesn't mention any specific Battalions being attached to the Brigade.
My own take on the Berlin Brigade is that it would have fought to defend Berlin until relieved by I Corps in January 1997 as per canon. After that I went with the following (all of this is non canon):
1st Battalion, Light Infantry - suffered almost 90% casualties during the Battle of Berlin; survivors withdrawn to the UK and distributed amongst the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, Light Infantry. 1st Battalion removed from the order of battle and its colours placed into suspended animation until such times as it could be feformed from new recruits / recalled reservists etc (up to the individual GM if / when that happens).
1st Battalion, King's Regiment - suffered 60% casualties; survivors amalgamated with 5th/8th Battalion King's Regiment (TA) after British forces reached the Oder. In a nod to tradition, 5th/8th Battalion renumbered as 1st Battalion, King's Regiment shortly before Operation Advent Crown, meaning 1st Kings stays on the order of battle but 5th / 8th is removed. The new 1st Kings proves to be one of the toughest and most effective British formations during the Twilight War
1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's Regiment - suffered 35% casualties. Assigned rear area security role in Germany for several months whilst it absorbs replacements. Returns to full strength in time to participate in Siege of Warsaw.
C Squadron, 14th / 20th King's Hussars - loses all of its Chieftains in first day of Battle of Berlin; survivors fight with Infantry Battalions until relieved by I Corps, at which point they rejoin parent Regiment.
Hope that helps....welcome to the boards...