408th Rifle Division
| 408th Rifle Division (August 14, 1941 – November 25, 1942) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941–1942 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Red Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements | Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran Battle of the Caucasus Tuapse Defensive Operation |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Pavel Nikolaievich Kitsuk |
The 408th Rifle Division was formed as an infantry division of the Red Army, and served in that role in 1941-42. It was officially considered an Armenian National division, but in fact was made up of several other nationalities as well. After forming it remained in service in the Caucasus and Iran until the summer of 1942, when it was redeployed to help counter the German drive toward Tuapse. The 408th had a short and undistinguished career as a combat formation, and was soon disbanded.