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The 21st Armoured Brigade "Pindus Cavalry" (Greek: XXI Τεθωρακισμένη Ταξιαρχία «Ταξιαρχία Ιππικού Πίνδος», XXI ΤΘΤ) is a tank formation of the Hellenic Army, based in Komotini, Western Thrace.
21st Armoured Brigade "Pindus Cavalry" | |
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XXI Τεθωρακισμένη Ταξιαρχία «Ταξιαρχία Ιππικού Πίνδος» | |
Active | 1970–today |
Country | Greece |
Branch | Hellenic Army |
Type | Armoured |
Size | 5 Battalions |
Part of | 16th Mechanized Infantry Division (Greece) |
Garrison/HQ | Komotini, Western Thrace |
Motto(s) | Not how many, but where Ου πόσοι αλλά που Ou posi alla pou |
The 21st Armoured Brigade was planned in 1968, but delays in acquiring the necessary equipment meant that it began forming at Litochoro on 1 December 1970, and was moved to the Komotini-Alexandroupoli area in September 1971.[1][2] Upon the completion of its formation in 1971, the Brigade comprised the 211th and 212th Medium Tank Battalions (211 & 212 ΕΜΑ), the 21st Reconnaissance Company (21 ΙΛΑΝ), and various support companies.[1]
From 1977 on, all its sub-units have been concentrated at Komotini.[2] On 1 December 2000, it received the honorific title "Pindus Cavalry Brigade".[2]
21st Armoured Brigade "Pindus Cavalry"
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