1st Mechanized Corps (1940–1946) 1st Mechanized Division (1946–1957) 19th Motor Rifle Division (1957–1965) 35th Motor Rifle Division (1965–1992) | |
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Active | 1940 – Aug 1941, 1942–1946 |
Country | Soviet Union (1940-1991) Russia (1991-1992) |
Branch | Red Army (1940-1946) Soviet Army (1946-1991) Russian Ground Forces(1991-1992) |
Role | Mechanized Corps (Soviet) Motor-Rifle |
Size | Corps Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Major General M. L. Cherniavsky |
The 1st Mechanized Corps was a mechanized corps of the Red Army during World War II that formed twice.
In 1946, the Corps became the 1st Mechanized Division.