10-19-2006, 11:09 AM
On 22 October 1941, the 82nd Motor Rifle Division was sent "west of Moscow", which is why it probably was at Kubinka in November 1941. They entered combat with the 5th Army that month and fought around Moscow. Because of it's actions, it became the 3rd Guards Motor Rifle Division on 18 March 1942.
Source: Charles Sharp "The Deadly Beginning" Soviet Tank, Mechanized, Motorized Divisions and Tank Brigades of 1941-1942.
Hope that helps!
Dave
Source: Charles Sharp "The Deadly Beginning" Soviet Tank, Mechanized, Motorized Divisions and Tank Brigades of 1941-1942.
Hope that helps!
Dave












