3rd Infantry Division (Russian Empire)


The 3rd Infantry Division was an infantry formation of the Russian Imperial Army that existed in various formations from 1806 until the end of World War I and the Russian Revolution. From before 1903 to the end of its existence the division was based in Kaluga.

History

The unit was initially formed in 1806. In 1916, during World War I, the 3rd Infantry Division took part in the Brusilov Offensive. It was demobilized around the time of the Russian Revolution and the subsequent unrest.

Organization

Russian infantry divisions consisted of a staff, two infantry brigades, and one artillery brigade. The 3rd Infantry Division was part of the 17th Army Corps as of 1914.

Known chiefs of staff