165th Division (People's Republic of China)
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165th Army Division (1970-85) | |
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Active | 1970.1 - 1985.9 |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Branch | People's Liberation Army |
Type | Division |
Role | Infantry |
Part of | 55th Army Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Longchuan, Guangdong |
Engagements | Vietnam War Sino-Vietnamese War |
The 165th Army Division (Chinese: 陆军第165师)(3rd Formation) was activated in January 1970 in Longchuan, Guangdong province.
The division was a part of 55th Army Corps. The division was composed of:
- 493rd Infantry Regiment;
- 494th Infantry Regiment;
- 495th Infantry Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment.
In February 1979 the division took part in the Sino-Vietnamese War.
In September 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