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In the Second World War, the regiment mobilized an armoured regiment, which sailed to England in 1941.

After two years of training, the 12th Armoured Regiment ( Three Rivers Regiment ) invaded Sicily, where it supported 1st Canadian Infantry Division throughout Operation Husky almost exclusively and gained a reputation for tenacity and courage.

The 12th CTR was the first Canadian Armoured Corps unit to destroy panzers in battle ; a Panzer III and one of the Mark IV " Specials " were destroyed by its men at Grammichele on July 15.

The regiment also took part Operation Baytown, landings on the Italian mainland in September 1943, as well and were often called upon to support British infantry battalions based on their quiet professionalism.

Though the formation was originally known as 1st Tank Brigade the name was changed to 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade later on.