6th Infantry Division (Russian Empire)
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| 6th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| 6-я пехотная дивизия | |
| Active | 1806 – c. 1918 |
| Country |  Russian Empire |
| Branch | Russian Imperial Army |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | approx. 20,000[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Ostrov |
| Engagements | World War I |
The 6th Infantry Division (Russian: 6-я пехотная дивизия, 6-ya pekhotnaya diviziya) was an infantry formation of the Russian Imperial Army that existed in various formations from 1806 until the end of World War I and the Russian Revolution. From before 1903 to the end of its existence the division was based in Ostrov.[2]
The division fought in World War I and distinguished itself in battle against the Austro-Hungarian 4th Army in 1915. It was demobilized around the time of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent unrest.[2][3]
