19th Army (Soviet Union)
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The 19th Army was a field army of the Soviet Union's Red Army, formed in 1941 and active during the Second World War. The army was formed three times, although only two of its formations saw combat.
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Active | 1941 – 1945 |
Country | Soviet Union |
Branch | Red Army |
Size | two or more Rifle corps |
Part of | Reserve of the Supreme High Command, Western Front, 2nd Belorussian Front |
Engagements | Operation Barbarossa, others |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | General Ivan Koniev |
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Its third formation was disbanded in June 1945 and its troops used to reinforce the Northern Group of Forces.