312th Division (Vietnam)
The 312th Infantry Division is a division of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN), first formed in October 1950. It was one of the 6 original "Iron and Steel" Divisions of the Viet Minh.
| 312th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1950-present |
| Allegiance | Vietnam |
| Branch | Vietnam People's Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Mechanized infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | 1st Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Xuan Mai, Chuong My, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Nickname(s) | "Chien Thang" ("Victorious") |
| Engagements | Battle of Vĩnh Yên Battle of Mạo Khê Battle of Hòa Bình Battle of Nà Sản Battle of Muong Khoua Battle of Dien Bien Phu |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General Lê Trọng Tấn LG Trần Độ CG Đàm Quang Trung CG Hoàng Cầm |
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