136th Rifle Division | |
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Active | 1939–1945 |
Country | Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Red Army |
Branch | Infantry |
Size | Division |
The 136th Rifle Division was a division in the Red Army during World War II. It was formed three times.
1939 – February 1942: On 22 June 1941 it was part of the 23rd Rifle Corps of the Transcaucasian Military District.[1] Redesignated 15th Guards Rifle Division in 1942.
Main article: 63rd Guards Rifle Division |
February 1943 – May 1945: Formed February 1943. The division disbanded in summer 1945 as part of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany. [2]