11th Guards Berlin-Carpathian Mechanized Brigade
The 11th Guards Mechanized Brigade is a unit of the Armed Forces of Belarus based in Slonim. The 11th Guards Brigade traces its history back to the 1942 formation of the 6th Tank Corps of the Soviet Army during World War II.
| 6th Tank Corps (1942–1943) 11th Guards Tank Corps (1943–1945) 11th Guards Tank Division (1945–1992) 11th Guards Mechanized Brigade (1990s–present) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–present |
| Country | Soviet Union (1942–1992) Belarus (1992–present) |
| Branch | Soviet Army (1942–1992) Belarusian Ground Forces (1992–present) |
| Type | Tank and Mechanized Infantry |
| Role | Armored warfare |
| Size | Division, Tank Corps, Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Slonim |
| Engagements | World War II Cold War |
| Decorations | Order of the Red Banner Order of Suvorov 2nd class |
| Battle honours | Carpathian-Berlin |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hamazasp Babadzhanian Andrei Getman |
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