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136th Rifle Division

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Active
  
1939 - 1945

Allegiance
  
Red Army

Size
  
Division

Country
  
Soviet Union

Branch
  
Infantry

The 136th Rifle Division was a division in the Red Army during World War II. It was formed three times.

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1st Formation

1939–February 1942: On 22 June 1941 it was part of the 23rd Rifle Corps of the Transcaucasian Military District. Redesignated 15th Guards Rifle Division in 1942.

2nd Formation

  • February 1942–January 1943: Formed from the 8th Rifle Brigade. Redesignated 63rd Guards Rifle Division on January 19, 1943.

    • 3rd Formation

    February 1943–May 1945: Formed February 1943. The division disbanded in summer 1945 as part of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany.

    References

    136th Rifle Division Wikipedia
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