The brigade was re-formed on 24 October 1941 during the Second World War as the 33rd Independent Infantry Brigade (Guards), under the command of Brigadier J. Jefferson.
The brigade was re-formed on 24 October 1941 during the Second World War as 33rd Infantry Brigade. On 10 November 1942 it was redesignated the 33rd Independent Infantry Brigade (Guards), under the command of Brigadier J. Jefferson.