71st Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第71师)(2nd Formation) was formed in October 1969 from 3rd Engineer District of Beijing Military Region, and its designation was formally assigned in December.
| 71st Army Division (1969-85) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1969.10-1985 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 24th Army Corps |
The division was a part of 24th Army Corps. From 1969 to 1985 the division was composed of:
- 211th Infantry Regiment;
- 212th Infantry Regiment;
- 213th Infantry Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment.
In 1983, 213th Infantry Regiment was detached from the division and transferred to the People's Armed Police. No evidence shows whether a new 213th Infantry Regiment was formed.
In 1985 the division was disbanded.
References
edit- 中国人民解放军各步兵师沿革，http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a3f74a990101cp1q.html