Kantemirovskaya division, despite some shortcomings of its command regarding international relations, is the military units of the Russian Army, which can be called elite.
word "division" in the title was likely to stratagem.In fact, in 1942, it was formed by a tank corps at number 17. Needless to say that it far exceeds the nominal grade division.
As of 1943, the number of tanks in the division of the Wehrmacht was 200, but the reality showed much less equipment, about a third, which was caused by constant combat losses and technical defects.
Seventeenth Tank Corps, which was formed on the basis of Kantemirovskaya division was armed with 180 tanks, with their absolute qualitative superiority over the German.The number of T-34 ranged between 55-70, but there were also severe HF, and light T-60 is superior German tanks that form the basis of technical park of the Wehrmacht.But the situation on the military scene evolved dramatically, despite the technical superiority of Soviet armored forces.Control of the air at the time held the German fascist troops, which greatly hampered the successful work of our armored forces.
his terrible name and the title of the Guard, the case was named after a small village, with heavy fighting liberated them at the same time and change the number on the 4th.
been heavy fighting ahead, and the glorious tradition of giving honorary names after the towns and villages that are exempt housing, continued to battalion level.Stalingrad, the Western Ukraine, Krakow, Dresden, Elbe and finally Prague - in brief combat path that took Kantemirovskaya Panzer Division.
Thirty-two soldiers were awarded the title Hero of the division of the Soviet Union, 5 became full Knights of the Order of Glory and all the recipients - more than 20 000 people.
separate hits in 1946 was devoted to Soviet tank crews, and Red Square were held kantemirovtsev tanks.It is September 8 and since then there is another nice tradition - to celebrate this day feast tank.
In the postwar period Kantemirovskaya Division repeatedly subjected to reform.To add a name to its name Y.Andropov.Changed weapons into service introduces additional units responsible for air defense (the experience of the Great Patriotic War).Self-propelled guns were added, including a long-range howitzers, "Acacia" that can accurately hit targets at ranges of up to 24.5 kilometers and SAU "MSTA."Do not remain without attention and mechanized infantry, without whose support the tanks in modern warfare can not do.
With regard to mobile air defense systems "Thor", the equal to it virtually none.Modestly silent on the number of all-weather station, which has Kantemirovskaya Division.Photos only demonstrates the existence of its combat strength.On arms also consist unmanned reconnaissance vehicles.
Modern, unfortunately, not always peaceful environment division demonstrated its combat capability and the ability to defend the interests of Russia and its territorial integrity.
In carrying out military reform in 2009, the division was renamed Kantemirovskaya.Now it's 4th Tank Brigade.However, there is hope that the glorious and terrible name she would be returned.From this it is impossible to refuse.
