133rd Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)

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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.

Active1979.4 - 1985.10
TypeDivision
Quick facts Independent Division of Guangxi Military District (1979–82), Active ...
Independent Division of Guangxi Military District (1979–82)
133rd Army Division(1982-85)
Active1979.4 - 1985.10
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry
Part ofGuangxi Military District
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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.

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