The 124th Rifle Division was first formed as an infantry division of the Red Army in August 1939, in the Ukrainian Military District, based on the shtat of the following month. It remained in western
Sinyavino memorial to the 124th and the three brigades it was based on
Leningrad-Novgorod Offensive. Note initial position and advance of 67th Army.
The 196th Rifle Division was an infantry division of the Red Army, originally formed as part of the prewar buildup of forces, based on the shtat of September 13, 1939. It began forming just months bef
Krasnoe Selo-Ropsha Offensive. Note initial positions of 2nd Shock Army.