78th Division (2nd Formation)(People's Republic of China)
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78th Army Division (1969-85) | |
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Active | 1969 - 1985 |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Branch | People's Liberation Army |
Type | Division |
Role | Infantry |
Part of | 26th Army Corps |
Military unit
78th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第78师)(2nd Formation) was formed in late 1969 and designated in December.
The division was a part of 26th Army Corps. During its existence the division was composed of:
- 232nd Infantry Regiment;
- 233rd Infantry Regiment;
- 234th Infantry Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment.
In 1985 the division was inactivated and converted to Artillery Brigade, 26th Army.
References[]
- 中国人民解放军各步兵师沿革,http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a3f74a990101cp1q.html
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