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376th Infantry Division The 376th Infantry Division (376. Infanterie-Division) completed formation in France in May 1942, then transferred to the Russian front, where it operated in the southern sector. Virtually destroyed at Stalingrad. Commanders Generalleutnant Alexander Edler von Daniels, from 1st April 1942 to 31st January 1943 Generalleutnant Alexander Edler von Daniels commanded the 376th…

371st Infantry Division The 371st Infantry Division (371. Infanterie-Division) completed formation in France in May 1942, and then transferred to the Russian front, where it operated in the southern sector. Virtually destroyed at Stalingrad. Commanders Generalleutnant Richard Stempel, from 1st April 1942 to 26th January 1943 Generalleutnant Richard Stempel, a German officer, commanded the 371st…

24th Panzer Division The 24th Panzer Division (24. Panzer-Division) formed in France in February 1942 largely from the former 1st Cavalry Division, which had fought as a brigade in Poland and as a division in France and in the early stages of the Russian campaign. Transferred to the Southern Russian front in the summer of…

13th Guards Rifle Division The 13th Guards Rifle Division itself was formed on 19th January 1942, when the 87th Rifle Division was awarded Guards status and re-designated as the 13th Guards Rifle Division. Commanders General Aleksander Ilyich Rodimtsev 1941 to 1943 General Aleksander Ilyich Rodimtsev, a Soviet commander, heroically led the 13th Guards Rifle Division during…

35th Guards Rifle Division The 35th Guards Rifle Division was established in the summer of 1942, evolving from an experienced airborne corps formation. Commanders General Vasily Andreevich Glazkov, August to 8th September 1942 General Vasily Andreevich Glazkov, a Soviet officer, commanded the 8th Airborne Corps and 35th Guards Rifle Division. Known for his leadership, he…

37th Guards Rifle Division The 37th Guards Rifle Division was formed on 2nd August 1942 from the 1st Airborne Corps in Lyubertsy, near Moscow. Commanders General Viktor Grigorivich Zholudev, 6th August 1942 to 8th April 1943 General Viktor Grigorivich Zholudev, a Soviet officer, heroically commanded the 37th Guards Rifle Division during World War II. Renowned for…

39th Guards Motorized Rifle Division The 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Division, established in 1942, transitioned from the experienced and battle-hardened soldiers of the renowned 5th Airborne Corps. Commanders General Stepan Savelevich Guryev, 6th August  1942 to 17th April 1943 General Stepan Savelevich Guryev, a Soviet officer, commanded the 39th Guards Rifle Division during World War…

10th NKVD Division The 10th NKVD Division was a Soviet rifle division, established on 1 February 1942, tasked with internal security and front-line combat roles. Commanders Colonel Aleksandr Andreyevich Sarayev, from 1st February 1942 to 5th February 1943 Colonel Aleksandr Andreyevich Sarayev commanded the 10th NKVD Rifle Division during the Battle of Stalingrad, showcasing exceptional…

45th Rifle Division The 45th Rifle Division was formed 16th June 1919 in the Odessa raion from the 5th Ukrainian Rifle Division. Commanders Lieutenant-Colonel Vasili Pavlovich Sokolov Lieutenant-Colonel Vasili Pavlovich Sokolov, a Soviet officer, commanded the 45th Rifle Division during World War II. Renowned for his leadership, he played a pivotal role in the Battle…

95th Rifle Division The 95th Rifle Division was formed for a second time at Tula, Moscow Military District as a rifle division on the same basis as the 13th NKVD Motorized rifle division. Commanders Major General Vasili Akimovich Gorishny 2nd August 1942 to Major General Vasili Akimovich Gorishny, a Soviet officer, commanded the 95th Rifle…

112th Rifle Division The 112th Rifle Division (second formation) was raised at Novosibirsk, Siberia military district in April 1942 Commanders Lieutenant-Colonel Vasili Pavlovich Sokolov Lieutenant-Colonel Vasili Pavlovich Sokolov, a Soviet officer, commanded the 112th Rifle Division during World War II. Renowned for his leadership, he played a pivotal role in defending key positions during critical…

87th Rifle Division The 87th Rifle Division was re-established for the second time in March 1942, following its earlier disbandment and reorganization. Commanders Colonel Alexander Ignatievich Kazartsev, 8th March 1942 to 27th December 1942 Colonel Alexander Ignatievich Kazartsev commanded the 87th Rifle Division during World War II, showcasing exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Renowned for his…