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200th Division | |
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Active | 1938–1949 |
Country | China |
Branch | National Revolutionary Army |
Type | Mechanized |
Role | Infantry |
Size | 9,000 as of 1938 |
Garrison/HQ | Wuhan |
Nickname(s) | Iron division |
Patron | Chiang Kai-shek |
March | March of the Volunteers |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation, Tiger Flag |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | Chiang Kai-shek |
Notable commanders | Du Yuming, Qiu Qingquan, Dai Anlan, Sun Liren, Liao Yaoxiang, Li Mi |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | |
Identification symbol | Divisional insignia |
The 200th Division (simplified Chinese: 第200师; traditional Chinese: 第200師; pinyin: Dì 200 Shī; Wade–Giles: Ti 200 Shih) was the first mechanised division in the National Revolutionary Army. It was created in 1938 by General Du Yuming, who was also its first commander. Its first action was against the Japanese 14th Division in the Battle of Lanfeng.