1st Guards Tank Corps
| 26th Tank Corps (Apr – 8 Dec, 1942) 1st Guards Tank Corps (8 Dec 1942 – 12 Jul 1945) 1st Guards Tank Division (12 Jul 1945 – Feb 1947) |
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|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1947 |
| Country |
 Soviet Union
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| Branch | Soviet Army |
| Type | Armored |
| Garrison/HQ | Neuruppin (1945–1947) |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | |
| Battle honours | Don |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Mikhail Panov |
The 1st Guards Tank Division was a tank division of the Soviet Army from 1945 to 1947, stationed in Neuruppin. It was formed in the spring of 1942 as the 26th Tank Corps. The corps fought in Operation Uranus and became the 1st Guards Tank Corps, being redesignated as a reward for its actions in December 1942. It fought in Operation Gallop, the Third Battle of Kharkov, Operation Kutuzov, Operation Bagration, the East Prussian Offensive, the East Pomeranian Offensive and the Berlin Offensive. During the East Prussian Offensive, the division captured Mława, Działdowo and Płońsk and was awarded the Order of Lenin for its actions. The division had been awarded the honorific "Don" for its actions in Operation Gallop. It also was awarded the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Suvorov 2nd class.
The 26th Tank Corps was formed between 24 June and 10 August 1942 in Kosteryovo. It was commanded by Major General Alexey Rodin. The corps included the 19th, 157th and 216th Tank Brigades and the 14th Motor Rifle Brigade. From 10 August to 9 September, the corps was transferred to Plavsk. On 3 September, it was subordinated to the 5th Tank Army.
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