10th Rifle Division (Soviet Union)
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The 10th Rifle Division was a military formation of the Red Army. It existed by 1920, but was formally created on 20 June 1922, based on the 29th Infantry Brigade. It was then recreated at Vladimir in September 1939, and fought in the Second World War.
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Active | 1922–1946 |
Country | Soviet Union |
Branch | Red Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Engagements | Invasion of Poland Baltic Operation Siege of Leningrad Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive |
Decorations | Order of the Red Banner |
Battle honours | On behalf of the Northern Krai |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Mikhail Dukhanov |
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