43rd Rifle Division
The 43rd Rifle Division was a formation of the Red Army, which took part in the Second World War, known to the Soviets as the "Great Patriotic War".
| 43rd Rifle Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1924–1946; 1953–1957 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Red Army (1924-1946) Soviet Army (1946-1957) |
| Type | Infantry Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements | Winter War World War II
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| Decorations | Order of the Red Banner (2) |
| Battle honours | Tartu |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Vasily Sokolovsky Ilya Smirnov |
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