76th Guards Air Assault Division
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Founded | 1945 |
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Headquarters | Pskov |
Anniversaries | 1 September |
Battle honour | Chernihiv |
Notable commander | Vasiliy Margelov |
Roles | Light infantry |
Airborne forces | |
Air assault | |
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ID | 1277279 |
About 76th Guards Air Assault Division
The 76th Guards Air Assault Division is a division of the Russian Airborne Troops based in Pskov. The division traces its lineage back to the 76th Guards Rifle Division, formed in March 1943 from the 157th Rifle Division for that division's actions during the Battle of Stalingrad.