[3] The brigade comprised three battalions of the Lancashire Fusiliers, two of them (1/5th and 1/6th) Territorial and one raised for war service, which were all converted to regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC), and a motor battalion was added.

On 17 October 1942, the brigade was placed under the command of 48th (South Midland) Division, which was a reserve formation, and was given the role of holding and training reinforcements for other tank units.

[11] The brigade maintained Lancashire Fusilier traditions, initially wearing the regimental badge on the black beret of the RAC,[4] and celebrating Minden Day on 1 August 'in traditional style.

[12] When rumours began to circulate that 10th Tank Brigade was scheduled for disbandment, Members of Parliament for the Lancashire towns complained about the loss of their TA battalions.

Brigade HQ and Signals were disbanded with effect from 25 November and completed by 16 December.