34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade (Greece)
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| 34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade "Colonel Dialetis Detachment" | |
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| 34η Μηχανοκίνητη Ταξιαρχία "" Απόσπασμα Σχου Διαλέτη "" | |
 Camp flag of the 34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade. | |
| Active | 1913–1941 ?–today |
| Country |  Greece |
| Branch |  Hellenic Army |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare Armoured warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal Close-quarters combat Combined arms Counter-battery fire Demining Desert warfare Fire support Indirect fire Maneuver warfare Military engineering Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Tactical communications Urban warfare |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 2nd Mechanized Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Assiros,Central Macedonia |
| Motto(s) | Be invincible Ανίκητος εί Anikitos ei |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations |  Commanders Cross of theCross of Valour |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Dimosthenis Dialetis |
The34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade(Greek:34η Μηχανοποιημένη Ταξιαρχία Πεζικού,34η Μηχανοκίνητη Ταξιαρχία "" Απόσπασμα Σχου Διαλέτη "34η M/K ΤΑΞ) is a mechanized infantry brigade of theHellenic Army.It is headquartered inAssirosand subordinated to the2nd Mechanized Infantry Division.
History[edit]
The brigade traces its history to the34th infantry Regiment(Greek:34ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού, 34ο ΣΠ), which was founded in December 1913 inFlorinaas a subunit of the2nd Infantry Division.[1]
The regiment distinguished itself in theAsia Minor Campaignand theGreco-Italian War,becoming one of a handful of units to receive twice the highest Greek award for valour, the Commander's Cross of theCross of Valour.From June 1999 to January 2003, the brigade formed the bulk of the Greek element ofKFOR.In June 2003, the brigade moved its base toGiannitsa.[1]
In 2008, it received the honorary title "Colonel Dialetis Detachment" ( "Απόσπασμα Σχου Διαλέτη" ) to commemorate the bravery of the 34th Regiment under ColonelDimosthenis Dialetisin the aftermath of the second Battle of Dumlupınar in 26–29 March 1921. During the battle the 34th infantry regiment under Dialetis was ordered to hold the approaches at Dumlupınar at all costs and give time to the 1st Army Corps to retreat from Afyonkarahishar. The regiment faced off against 2 Turkish infantry divisions(4th and 11th) and routed them with heavy casualties. It successfully held the road open and the Corps managed to retreat and avoid encirclement and possible destruction. To this day the 34th brigade is the only unit of the modern Greek army that bears the name of its former commander.
As of 2011 the brigade is based atAssiros.
Structure[edit]
- HQ Company (ΙΣΤ)
- 34th Armored Battalion (34 ΕΜΑ)
- 501st Mechanized Infantry Battalion (501 M/K ΤΠ)
- 507th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (507 M/K ΤΠ)
- 108th Self Propelled Artillery Battalion (108 Μ Α/K ΠΒ)
- 34th Antitank Company (34 ΛΑΤ)
- 34th Engineer Company (34 ΛΜΧ)
- 34th Signal Company (34 ΛΔΒ)
- 34th Support Battalion (34 ΤΥΠ)
References[edit]
- ^abΕνημερωτικός οδηγός νεοτοποθετημένων στελεχών στο ΣΤΡ 34 Μ/Κ ΤΑΞ(PDF)(in Greek). 34th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Personnel Directorate. 2008. p. 8. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 18 November 2011.Retrieved14 January2013.
