146th Division (Israel)

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146th Division "Ha-Mapatz"
File:Logo-ugda-146.png
Division symbol
Active1954–present
CountryFile:Flag of Israel.svg Israel
BranchFile:Flag of the Israeli Army (Land Arm) Gray.svg Israeli Ground Forces
TypeReserve armored infantry
SizeDivision
Part ofNorthern Command
Garrison/HQHavat HaShomer Camp
Nickname(s)Ha-Mapatz (המפץ)
ColorsGreen and Yellow
EngagementsSix-Day War
Yom Kippur (1973)
First Lebanon War
Israeli disengagement plan
Second Lebanon War
Third Lebanon War
Commanders
Current
commander
Yeftah Norkin
Notable
commanders
Ariel Sharon

The 146th Division "Ha-Mapatz", also known as the Ha-Mapatz ("Bang") Formation, is a reserve Division of the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to Northern Command.

History

Formed in 1954, it fought in the Suez Crisis and Six-Day War as the 38th Division. In the latter conflict, the division was led by Major General Ariel Sharon. During the Yom Kippur War, the division fought in the battles of the northern Golan under Major General Moshe Peled. It was known as 319th division from after the Yom Kipur War to September 2020 when it received its old number.[1]

Division organization 2024

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146th Division "Ha-Mapatz" organization 2024

See also

References

  1. פינקלר, קובי (2020-09-26). "יום כיפורים עד יום כיפורים: אוגדה 319 חוזרת לעצמה • ראיון". רדיו קול חי (in עברית). Retrieved 2024-06-07.

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