209th Artillery Brigade (Israel)

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209th Artillery Brigade
אגד ארטילרי 209
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Active1968–present
CountryFlag of Israel.svg  Israel
AllegianceFlag of the Israel Defense Forces.svg  Israel Defense Forces
Type Reserve
Role Artillery
Equipment M109 howitzer
Engagements

The Israeli 209th "Kidon" Artillery Brigade is a reservist artillery brigade subordinate to the Artillery Corps. [1] Formed in 1968, it has seen combat in many of Israel's wars. [1] In 2018 the brigade celebrated their 50th anniversary. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "טקס חילופי מפקד עוצבת הכידון". idf.il (in Hebrew). Israel Defense Forces. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. "עוצבת כידון מציינת "יובל של אש"". beithatothan.org.il (in Hebrew). 25 December 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2024.