Patagonian Group
In an official photo of the Nahuel DL-43 tank on the sides of the tower, on the cockade with the national colors the legend: "Patagonian Group" was perfectly read. Here are some details of this Association.
By decree of February 28, 1942, the "Patagonian Group" was established, determining that the Minister of War would issue instructions for the constitution of this combat unit that would depend on the General Inspector of the Army.
The Group's initial order of battle was as follows:
Command of the Patagonian Group, based in Comodoro Rivadavía.
Reg. 8 of Motorized Inf., reinforced with a battery of Krupp 75 mm L30 mod. 1909
Reg.24 of Inf. Motorized reinforced with a battery of Krupp 75 mm L30 mod. 1909. This unit was constituted based on the III R.I.14 (III battalion of the Reg. 14 of Inf, based in Rio IV (Province of Córdoba)
Detachment "Río Grande: It is constituted in Río Grande, based on a section of shooters and a section of machine guns belonging to the 24th Motorized Infantry Regiment. This unit arrives at its barracks on March 15, 1942.
Military Detachment "Río Deseado": made up of the 2nd. Rifle Company of the 8th Infantry Regiment, which arrives at its garrison on September 20, 1940
Subsequently, the "Patagonian Group" is completed with the 1st. Motorized Communications Company, with garrison in Río Gallegos
On December 15 other units are established and the Group is reorganized.
25th Motorized Infantry Regiment, based in Puerto Deseado.
1a. Company of Motorized Sappers "Patagonia", in Comodoro Rivadavía
Command of the 9th Detachment in Río Gallegos, on which they depended
24th Motorized Engineer Regiment remounted to two battalions.
9th. Light Artillery Group
1a. Company of Motorized Sappers "Patagonia" transferred to Río Gallegos
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