25th Parachute Division (France)
| 25th Parachute Division 25e Division Parachutiste |
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25eD.P. Shoulder Arm Insignia featuring
Golden White Winged Spear |
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| Active | 1956–1961 |
| Country |
 France
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| Branch | French army |
| Type | French Parachute Division |
| Anniversaries | Saint Michael, September 29 |
| Engagements | Algerian War |
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| Abbreviation | 25e D.P |
The 25th Parachute Division (French: 25e Division Parachutiste, 25e D.P) was an airborne division of the French Army, part of the French Airborne Units. Consisting mainly of air infantry specialized in airborne combat, air assault and established in 1956; the Parachute Division took principal part only in the Algerian War.
On June 1, 1956, the 25th Parachute Division was created in the 5th military region from the 25e DIAP and from the Colonial Parachute Brigade. Accordingly, the Parachute Division included 5 Airborne Infantry Regiments, 2 Airborne Cavalry Regiments and one unit of Parachute Artillery:
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