[3] He was promoted to major in April 1941 and between 1942 and 1943 as an acting lieutenant colonel, Brodie commanded the 2nd Battalion, The Manchester Regiment.
Between 1947 and 1948, he served in Palestine,[3] being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and mentioned in despatches.
I have no intention that this Brigade Group will retire before the enemy unless ordered by higher authority to conform with general movement.
As a local major general (he received the substantive rank of brigadier in October 1952), Brodie commanded the 29th Infantry Brigade in Korea.
Between 1952 and July 1955, Brodie was general officer commanding, 1st Infantry Division, based in the Middle East.