8th Corps (Turkey)
The 8th Corps (Turkish: 8. Kolordu) is a field corps of the Turkish Army. It is headquartered at Elazığ in Elazığ Province. It appears to be under command of General Osman Erbaş.[1][2]
8th Corps | |
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Founded | 1921 |
Country | Turkey |
Allegiance | Turkish Army |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Corps |
Part of | First Army |
Garrison/HQ | Elazığ, Elazığ Province |
Commanders | |
Lieutenant general | Osman Erbaş |
Subunits
- 12th Mechanized Infantry Division
- 10th Motorized Infantry Brigade
- 34th Motorized Infantry Brigade
- 12th Mechanized Infantry Brigade
- 4th Commando Brigade
- 7th Commando Brigade
- 10th Motorized Infantry Brigade
- 49th Motorized Infantry Division
- 225th Motorized Infantry Brigade
- 17th Motorized Infantry Brigade
- 49th Motorized Infantry Brigade
- 51st Motorized Infantry Brigade
- 108th Artillery Regiment
References
- "Yeni Atanan 8. Kolordu Komutanı Valimizi Ziyaret Etti". www.tunceli.gov.tr. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- "8'inci Kolordu Komutanı Korgeneral Erbaş, Vali Ekinci'yi ziyaret etti". CNN Türk (in Turkish). Retrieved 2020-10-19.
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