3rd Grenadier Division (Russian Empire)

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The 3rd Grenadier Division was an infantry unit in the Imperial Russian Army as part of the Grenadier Corps. Its headquarters was located at Moscow.

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3rd Grenadier Division
Active1813
1877-1916
Allegiance Russian Empire
Branch Imperial Russian Army

Organization

Commanders

Chiefs of Staff

Commanders of the 2nd Brigade

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