The 28th Division (Chinese: 第28师) was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948,[1] basing on the 4th Brigade, 2nd Column of Zhongyuan Field Army.
Under the flag of the 28th division, it took part in several major battles during the Chinese civil war.
During the civil war, the division was composed of 82nd, 83rd, and 84th Infantry Regiments.
In April 1952 the division was transferred to the 23rd Army Group following the 10th Corps' disbandment.
In 1998 the division was reduced and renamed as 205th Motorized Infantry Brigade(Chinese: 摩托化步兵第205旅) and transferred to Inner Mongolian Military District's control following 28th Army's disbandment.