Active 1970–today Branch Hellenic Army Size 5 Battalions | Country Greece Type Armoured | |
Part of 20th Armoured Division (Greece) | ||
The 21st Armoured Cavalry Brigade "Pindus (Greek: XXVI Τεθωρακισμένη Ταξιαρχία Ιππικού «ΠΙΝΔΟΣ», XXVI ΤΘΤ) is a tank formation of the Hellenic Army, based in Komotini, Western Thrace.
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History
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. 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.
From 1977 on, all its sub-units have been concentrated at Komotini. On 1 December 2000, it received the honorific title "Pindus Cavalry Brigade".
Structure
21st Armoured Cavalry Brigade "Pindus"