2nd Grenadier Division (Russian Empire)

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The 2nd Grenadier Division was an infantry unit in the Imperial Russian Army as part of the Grenadier Corps. Its headquarters was located at Moscow. Notable engagements of the division include the French invasion of Russia.

2nd Grenadier Division
Active1812 - 1917
AllegianceRussian Empire
BranchImperial Russian Army
Engagements

1812

  • 1st Brigade
    • Kiev Grenadier Regiment
    • Moscow Grenadier Regiment
  • 2nd Brigade
    • Astrakhan Grenadier Regiment
    • Fanagoria Grenadier Regiment
  • 3rd Brigade
    • Siberian Grenadier Regiment
    • The Little Russian Grenadier Regiment
  • 2nd Artillery Brigade

1914

  • 1st Grenadier Brigade (Moscow)
    • The 5th Grenadier General of Kiev, Field Marshal Prince Nikolay Repnin, now EVI V. Heir of the Tsesarevich Regiment
    • 6th Grenadier General-Field Marshal of the Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolayevich regiment
  • 2nd Grenadier Brigade (Moscow)
    • The 7th Grenadier of the Samogit General-Adjutant Count Totleben regiment
    • 8th Grenadier Moscow Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Frederick Regiment
  • 2nd Grenadier Artillery Brigade ( Pavlovskaya Sloboda )

Division Command

References

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