2nd Cavalry Division (Soviet Union)
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The 2nd Cavalry Division was a Division of the Red Army that existed during World War II.
| 2nd Cavalry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 1941 - November 1941 |
| Country |  Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Role | Cavalry Support and Attack |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Separate Coastal Army |
| Commanders | |
| Lieutenant General | Ivan Yefimovich Petrov |
The 2nd Cavalry Division (2nd Formation) was a cavalry division of the Red Army that existed in 1941. The division was formed from the original 1st Odessa Cavalry Division in early 1941. It only had a short history as it was re-organized into the 2nd Rifle Division (3rd Formation) in late November 1941.