78th Division (2nd Formation) (People's Republic of China)

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78th Army Division (1969-85)
Active1969 - 1985
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry
Part of26th Army Corps

78th Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第78师)(2nd Formation) was formed in late 1969 and designated in December.

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.

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