25th Division (South Vietnam)
25th Infantry Division | |
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Active | 1 July, 1962 – 1975 |
Country | South Vietnam |
Branch | Army of the Republic of Vietnam |
Part of | III Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Cu Chi |
Engagements |
Vietnam War |
Insignia | |
Division flag |
The 25th Division [1] of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)—the army of the nation state of South Vietnam that existed from 1955 to 1975—was part of the III Corps that oversaw the region of the country surrounding the capital, Saigon. It was based at Củ Chi Base Camp to the northwest of the city centre.
References
- Tucker, Spencer C. (2000). Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO. pp. 526–533. ISBN 1-57607-040-9.
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