75th Division (People's Republic of China)

75th Division (1949–52)
Active 1949.2 - 1952.7
Country People's Republic of China
Branch People's Liberation Army
Type Division
Role Infantry
Part of 25th Corps
Engagements Chinese Civil War

The 75th Division (Chinese: 第75师 was created on February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948,[1] basing on the 21st Division, 7th Column of the PLA Huadong Field Army. Its history can be traced to the later's formation in March 1947.

The division is part of 25th Corps. Under the flag of 75th division it took part in the Chinese Civil War. In July 1952 the division was disbanded along with the corps HQ. The division HQ was transferred to the Air Force, while its regiments were transferred as follows:

References

  1. 《中央军委关于统一全军组织及部队番号的规定》, http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_7254c7350100xb56.html
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