136th Rifle Division
| 136th Rifle Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939 - 1945 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Red Army |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
The 136th Rifle Division was a division in the Red Army during World War II. It was formed three times.
1st Formation
1939–February 1942: On 22 June 1941 it was part of the 23rd Rifle Corps of the Transcaucasian Military District.[1] Redesignated 15th Guards Rifle Division in 1942.
2nd Formation
Main article: 63rd Guards Rifle Division
- 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. [2]
References
- ↑ Dr Leo Niehorster, Administrative Order of Battle, Transcaucasus Military District, 22 June 1941
- ↑ "Стрелковые 136-150 |" [Rifle 136-150]. myfront.in.ua (in Russian). Retrieved 2016-01-24.
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