33rd Army Division (2nd Formation)(People's Republic of China)
Independent Division of Yunnan Provincial Military Region (Chinese: 云南省军区独立师)(1st Formation) was formed on July 1, 1966 from Public Security Contingents of Yunnan province. The division was composed of four regiments (1st to 3rd infantry, artillery).
| Independent Division of Yunnan Provincial Military Region (1966–79) 33rd Army Division (1979-85) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1966.7 - 1985.11 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 11th Army Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Xishuangbanna, Yunnan |
| Engagements | Sino-Vietnamese War |
The division took part in the Sino-Vietnamese War under the command of 11th Army Corps.
On May 5, 1979 the division was renamed as 33rd Army Division (Chinese: 陆军第33师) and transferred to 11th Army Corps' control.
The division was disbanded in November 1985.
References
- 中国各省军区独立师的历史沿革, https://web.archive.org/web/20160918225002/http://www.360doc.com/content/13/1205/20/1164894_334784330.shtml
- 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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