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138th Rifle Division The 138th Rifle Division was re-established for the second time in May 1942, stationed in the strategically important Crimea region. Commanders Major-General Ivan Ilich Liudnikov 16th May 1942 to 6th February 1943 Major-General Ivan Ilich Liudnikov, a Soviet officer, commanded the 138th Rifle Division during World War II. Renowned for his leadership,…

193rd Rifle Division The 193rd Rifle Division was formed for the second time at Sorotschinik In the Volga military district in May 1942. Commanders General Fedor Nikandrovich Smekhotvorov, 3rd January to 18th February 1942 General Fedor Nikandrovich Smekhotvorov, a Soviet officer, commanded the 193rd Rifle Division during World War II. Renowned for his leadership, he…

196th Rifle Division The 196th Rifle Division was established in July 1941 at Dnepropetrovsk, within the Odessa military district, for critical wartime needs. Commanders Brigade Commissar Dmitry Vasilyevich Averin, 9th Jan 1942 to 7th August 1942 Brigade Commissar Dmitry Vasilyevich Averin served as a political officer in the Soviet Army during World War II. Renowned for his…

244th Rifle Division The 244th Rifle Division was formed for the second time by merging with remnants of 469th Rifle Division in January 1942. Commanders Major-General Nikolai Timofeevich Shcherbakov August 1941 to Oct 1941 tell me about General der Artillerie Max Pfeffer and turn it into 1 paragraph with 19 words sentences, and a total…

284th Rifle Division The 284th Rifle Division was re-established for the second time in Tomsk, located within the Siberian Military District, during March 1942. Commanders Colonel Nikolai Filippovich Batyuk, 27 February 1942 to 1st February 1943 Colonel Nikolai Filippovich Batyuk, a Soviet military leader, commanded the 284th Rifle Division during the Battle of Stalingrad. His…

308th Rifle Division The 308th Rifle Division was formed for the second time at Omsk, Siberian Military District dated 21 March 1942. Commanders Colonel Leonty Nikolaevich Gurtiev, 1 December 1942 to 3 August 1943 Colonel Leonty Nikolaevich Gurtiev, a Soviet officer, commanded the 308th Rifle Division during the Battle of Stalingrad. His leadership was crucial in…

33rd Guards Rifle Division The 33rd Guards Rifle Division what is formed in the North Caucasus Military District from the 3rd Airborne Corps in June 1942. Commanders Colonel Fedor Alexandrovich Afanasyev, 1 May 1942 to 31 July 1942 Colonel Fedor Alexandrovich Afanasyev, a Soviet officer, commanded the 33rd Guards Rifle Division during World War II.…

Stalingrad Front The Soviet High Command formed the Stalingrad Front on 12th July 1942, to counter the advancing German forces. Marshal Semyon Timoshenko led the front, supported by Nikita Khrushchev and General Pavel Bodin. The front included newly formed armies like the 62nd, 63rd, and 64th, tasked with defending the Stalingrad region. Commanders Marshal of…

62nd Soviet Army The 62nd Soviet Army was formed in May 1942, initially designated as the 7th Reserve Army, under Supreme Command. It was later renamed the 62nd Army in July 1942, becoming part of the Stalingrad Front. This army was pivotal in defending Stalingrad, showcasing extraordinary resilience and determination during intense battles against German…

6th German Army The 6th German Army formed on 10th October 1939, by redesignating the 10th Army after the Polish campaign. It participated in the invasions of Belgium and France, achieving significant victories. The army later spearheaded Operation Barbarossa, advancing into Soviet territory. Its defeat at Stalingrad marked a turning point in World War II.…