8th Cavalry Division (Russian Empire)
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| 8th Cavalry Division | |
|---|---|
| 8-я кавалерийская дивизия | |
| Active | 1875–1918 |
| Country |  Russian Empire |
| Branch |  Russian Imperial Army |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Engagements | |
The 8th Cavalry Division (Russian: 8-я кавалерийская дивизия, romanized: 8-ya Kavaleriiskaya Diviziya) was a cavalry formation of the Russian Imperial Army, part of the 8th Army Corps. It was headquartered at Kishinev by 1914.[1]
The division was formed on 27 July 1875 from the 2nd Brigade of the 4th Cavalry Division, reinforced by a Don Cossack Regiment.[2]
Organization
The division included the following units in 1914:[1]
- 1st Brigade (Tiraspol)
- 2nd Brigade (Odessa)
- 8th Lubny Hussar Regiment (Kishinev)
- 8th Don Cossack Regiment (Odessa)
- 8th Horse Artillery Battalion (Kishinev)
- 15th Horse Artillery Battery (Kishinev)
- 1st Don Cossack Battery (Bendery)