133rd Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)
Independent Division of Guangxi Military District(Chinese: 广西军区独立师)(2nd Formation) was formed in April 1979 by 41st Army Corps in Chongzuo, Guangxi. The division was under the control of Guangxi Military District.
| Independent Division of Guangxi Military District (1979–82) 133rd Army Division(1982-85) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1979.4 - 1985.10 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | Guangxi Military District |
In September 1982 the division was renamed as 133rd Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第133师). All its regiments were renamed as follows:
- 397th Infantry Regiment (former 1st Regiment);
- 398th Infantry Regiment (former 2nd Regiment);
- 399th Infantry Regiment (former 3rd Regiment);
- Artillery Regiment.
The division had an independent tank battalion in its formation.
In October 1985 the division was disbanded.
References
- "中国人民解放军各步兵师沿革(上)_燕山明月_新浪博客". Blog.sina.com.cn. 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
- "中国各省军区独立师的历史沿革". 360doc.com. 2013-12-05. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
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