Leningrad People's Militia Army
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The Leningrad People's Militia Army (Russian: Армия Ленинградского Народного Ополчения) (commander General Major A.I. Subbotin) was initially an all-volunteer formation of the Soviet Union raised during the Second World War for defense of Leningrad.
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Leningrad People's Militia Army | |
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Active | 1941 |
Country | Soviet Union |
Branch | People's Militia |
Type | rifle troops |
Size | ten divisions, 17 machine-gun-artillery battalions, two tank battalions and other units |
Part of | Northern Front |
Garrison/HQ | Leningrad and environs |
Anniversaries | 27 June |
Engagements | Siege of Leningrad |
Commanders | |
Current commander | General Major A.I. Subbotin |
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