20th Armoured Division (Greece)
The 20th Armoured Division "Macedonia" (Greek: 20ή Τεθωρακισμένη Μεραρχία «Μακεδονία» Ikosti Tethorakimeni Merarhia «MAKEDONIA», abbrev. XX ΤΘΜ) of the Hellenic Army is headquartered in Kavala, Macedonia. It is the Army's only armoured division.
| 20th Armoured Division "Macedonia" | |
|---|---|
| 20ή Τεθωρακισμένη Μεραρχία «ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ» | |
Camp flag of the 20th Armoured Division | |
| Active | 1956–today |
| Country | Greece |
| Branch | Hellenic Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare Armoured warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal Close-quarters combat Combined arms Counter-battery fire Demining Desert warfare Fire support Force protection Indirect fire Maneuver warfare Military engineering Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Tactical communications Urban warfare |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | IV Army Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Kavala, Macedonia |
| Motto(s) | In The Shade ΥΠΟ ΣΚΙΗ Ipo Skii |
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