Complex sentence: The Division was amongst several responsible for coastal defence and for engaging any possible enemy airborne landings.The following year in May, still concerned with home defence, he took up command of 199 (Lancastrian) Brigade and was promoted to brigadier.
Split into simpler sentences: The Division was amongst several responsible for coastal defence and for engaging any possible enemy airborne landings. In May the following year, still concerned with home defence, he took up command of 199 (Lancastrian) Brigade and was promoted to brigadier.