| 3rd Shock Army (1941–1954) 3rd Combined Arms Army (1954–1974) 3rd 'Red Banner' Combined Arms Army (1974–1992) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 25 December 1941–1992 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Army |
| Size | Varied over time |
| Part of | Military District |
| Engagements | |
The 3rd Shock Army (Russian: Третья ударная армия) was a field army of the Red Army formed during the Second World War. The "Shock" armies were created with the specific structure to engage and destroy significant enemy forces, and were reinforced with more armoured and artillery assets than other combined arms armies. Where necessary the Shock armies were reinforced with mechanised, tank, and cavalry units. During the Second World War, some Shock armies included armoured trains and air–sled equipped units.[1]