78th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第78师)(2nd Formation) was formed in late 1969 and designated in December.
| 78th Army Division (1969-85) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1969 - 1985 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 26th Army Corps |
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
edit- 中国人民解放军各步兵师沿革，http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a3f74a990101cp1q.html