281st Rifle Division
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The 281st Rifle Division (Russian: 281-я стрелковая дивизия) was an infantry division of the Soviet Union's Red Army during World War II. Formed in the summer of 1941, the division fought in the siege of Leningrad until the end of the siege in early 1944, when it advanced into eastern Estonia. The 281st was soon moved north to fight against Finland during the summer of that year, and after Finland's withdrawal from the war fought in battles in East Prussia and Poland during early 1945. The division was disbanded in the summer of 1945.
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281st Rifle Division | |
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Active | 1941–1945 |
Country | Soviet Union |
Branch | Red Army |
Type | Rifle division |
Engagements | World War II |
Decorations | Order of Suvorov 2nd class |
Battle honours | Lyuban |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Ivan Kravtsov |
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