3rd Armored Brigade (People's Republic of China)

On October 8th, 1950, 3rd Tank Division(Chinese: 战车第3师) was formed in Siping, Jilin province from 1st Independent Division, Northwestern Military Region. By then he division was composed of: * 5th Tank Regiment; * 6th Tank Regiment; * Motorized Infantry Regiment; * Motorized Artillery Regiment. The division was equipped with 20 Japanese-made tanks, 6 Type 90 75 mm field gun and several trucks and vehicles and 6774 personnel. On March 24th 1953, the division was renamed as 3rd Tank Division(Chinese: 坦克第3师, note the change on Chinese characters). By then he division was composed of:

3rd Armored Brigade (People's Republic of China)

On October 8th, 1950, 3rd Tank Division(Chinese: 战车第3师) was formed in Siping, Jilin province from 1st Independent Division, Northwestern Military Region. By then he division was composed of: * 5th Tank Regiment; * 6th Tank Regiment; * Motorized Infantry Regiment; * Motorized Artillery Regiment. The division was equipped with 20 Japanese-made tanks, 6 Type 90 75 mm field gun and several trucks and vehicles and 6774 personnel. On March 24th 1953, the division was renamed as 3rd Tank Division(Chinese: 坦克第3师, note the change on Chinese characters). By then he division was composed of: