136th Rifle Division
Military unit
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The 136th Rifle Division was a division in the Red Army during World War II. It was formed three times.
| 136th Rifle Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939â1945 |
| Country |  Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |  Red Army |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
1st Formation
1939 â 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.
2nd Formation
- February 1942 â January 1943: Formed from the 8th Rifle Brigade. Redesignated 63rd Guards Rifle Division on January 19, 1943.
3rd Formation
February 1943 â May 1945: Formed February 1943. The division disbanded in summer 1945 as part of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany.[2]