49th Guards Rifle Division
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The 49th Guards Rifle Division was an infantry division of the Red Army. The division was formed in October 1942 from the 2nd Guards Motor Rifle Division.
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49th Guards Rifle Division (13 October 1942 – 22 October 1945) | |
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Active | 1942–1945 |
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Type | Division |
Role | Infantry |
Engagements | Battle of Stalingrad Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive Siege of Budapest Vienna Offensive |
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Battle honours | Kherson |
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Notable commanders | Vasily Margelov |
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