86th Rifle Division

The 86th Rifle Division (Russian: 86-я стрелковая дивизия) was an infantry division of the Soviet Union's Red Army during the interwar period, World War II, and the early postwar period, formed twice.

86th Rifle Division
Active
  • 1st formation: 1936–1941
  • 2nd formation: 1941–1946
CountrySoviet Union
AllegianceRed Army
BranchInfantry
SizeDivision
Engagements
  • Winter War
  • World War II
Decorations Order of the Red Banner (1st formation)
Battle honours
  • Kazan (1st formation)
  • named for the Central Executive Committee of the Tatar ASSR (replaced by named for the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Tatar ASSR; 1st formation)
  • Tartu (2nd formation)
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