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The 13th Army participated in both the Russo-Finnish War and World War II.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 13th Army engaged in significant military operations during both the Russo-Finnish War (1939-1940) and World War II (1941-1945).
The designation '13th Army' historically referred to a single, continuous military formation within the Soviet Red Army.
Answer: False
Explanation: The designation '13th Army' has referred to multiple distinct field armies throughout the history of the Soviet Union, not a single continuous formation.
The 13th Army was initially recreated during the Russo-Finnish War by reinforcing the existing 9th Army.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the Russo-Finnish War, the 13th Army was recreated by splitting and reinforcing the existing 7th Army, not the 9th Army.
During the February 1940 Vyborg offensive, the 13th Army operated under the coordination of the North Western Front based in Leningrad.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 13th Army was coordinated by the North Western Front, headquartered in Leningrad, during the February 1940 Vyborg offensive.
The 13th Army successfully breached the main defensive line of the Mannerheim Line during the Russo-Finnish War.
Answer: False
Explanation: While elements of the 13th Army breached initial defensive positions of the Mannerheim Line, they did not succeed in penetrating the main defensive line.
The 13th Army was designated as a corps-level formation throughout its history.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 13th Army was consistently designated as a field army throughout its history, not a corps-level formation.
The 13th Army was allocated eight rifle corps during the Russo-Finnish War operation against the Mannerheim Line.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the Russo-Finnish War operation against the Mannerheim Line, the 13th Army was allocated three rifle corps, not eight.
For which two distinct periods was the 13th Army primarily active?
Answer: 1939-1940 and 1941-1993
Explanation: The 13th Army's operational history is marked by two primary periods: 1939-1940, encompassing the Russo-Finnish War, and 1941-1993, covering its extensive involvement in World War II and subsequent service.
How was the 13th Army initially formed during the Russo-Finnish War?
Answer: By splitting and reinforcing the existing 7th Army
Explanation: During the Russo-Finnish War, the 13th Army was formed by dividing and reinforcing the existing 7th Army, which had been significantly augmented.
What was the 13th Army's achievement regarding the Mannerheim Line during the Russo-Finnish War?
Answer: It breached initial positions but not the main line.
Explanation: During the Russo-Finnish War, the 13th Army successfully breached the initial defensive positions of the Mannerheim Line but did not penetrate its main defensive fortifications.
The 13th Army was primarily an infantry formation, lacking significant artillery or armored components.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 13th Army was a combined arms formation, integrating infantry, artillery, and armored units, rather than being solely infantry-based.
The headquarters of the 13th Army (1st formation) for World War II was established in Mogilev in May 1941.
Answer: True
Explanation: The headquarters for the first formation of the 13th Army during World War II was established in Mogilev in May 1941.
During the initial phase of Operation Barbarossa, the 13th Army was part of the Soviet Northern Front.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the initial phase of Operation Barbarossa, the 13th Army operated as part of the Soviet Western Front and later the Central Front, not the Northern Front.
Elements of the 13th Army successfully delayed the Wehrmacht's advance near Mogilev for approximately three weeks.
Answer: True
Explanation: Elements of the 13th Army effectively delayed the Wehrmacht's advance near Mogilev for nearly three weeks during defensive operations.
The 172nd Rifle Division, under Major General Mikhail Romanov, played a significant role in combat near Mogilev.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 172nd Rifle Division, commanded by Major General Mikhail Romanov, distinguished itself in combat operations near Mogilev.
The 13th Army was not involved in the Battle of Smolensk in the summer of 1941.
Answer: False
Explanation: Elements of the 13th Army participated in the Battle of Smolensk, which occurred from July to September 1941.
During September and October 1941, the 13th Army operated as part of the Bryansk Front and included the 6th Rifle Division.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 13th Army was part of the Bryansk Front during September and October 1941, and its composition at that time included the 6th Rifle Division.
At the Battle of Kursk, the 13th Army consisted of only two corps with six rifle divisions.
Answer: False
Explanation: At the Battle of Kursk, the 13th Army was significantly larger, comprising four corps with twelve rifle divisions.
The 13th Army concluded its World War II service as part of the 1st Belorussian Front in Germany.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 13th Army concluded its World War II service as part of the 1st Ukrainian Front in Germany.
The 13th Army conducted defensive operations along the Borisov direction and the Dnieper river in 1941.
Answer: True
Explanation: From late June 1941, the 13th Army engaged in defensive operations along the Borisov direction and the Dnieper river.
What best describes the military formation type of the 13th Army?
Answer: A combined arms formation
Explanation: The 13th Army was structured as a combined arms formation, integrating diverse military units such as infantry, artillery, and armored forces for coordinated operations.
Which of the following conflicts is NOT listed as a major engagement for the 13th Army?
Answer: Battle of Stalingrad
Explanation: While the 13th Army participated in the Russo-Finnish War and World War II, the Battle of Stalingrad is not explicitly listed as a major engagement for this formation in the provided data.
Where was the headquarters of the 13th Army (1st formation) established just before Operation Barbarossa?
Answer: Mogilev
Explanation: The headquarters for the first formation of the 13th Army during World War II was established in Mogilev in May 1941.
Which Soviet fronts was the 13th Army part of during the initial defensive operations of World War II?
Answer: Western and Central Fronts
Explanation: During the initial defensive operations of World War II, the 13th Army operated as part of the Soviet Western Front and the Soviet Central Front.
Which rifle division notably distinguished itself in combat near Mogilev in 1941?
Answer: The 172nd Rifle Division
Explanation: The 172nd Rifle Division, under the command of Major General Mikhail Romanov, played a significant role and distinguished itself in combat operations near Mogilev in 1941.
During which major battle in July 1943 did the 13th Army participate as part of the Central Front?
Answer: Battle of Kursk
Explanation: The 13th Army participated as part of the Central Front in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.
In which country did the 13th Army conclude its World War II service?
Answer: Germany
Explanation: The 13th Army concluded its World War II service in Germany, as part of the 1st Ukrainian Front.
Vladimir Grendal commanded the 13th Army for the entirety of its involvement in the Russo-Finnish War.
Answer: False
Explanation: Vladimir Grendal commanded the 13th Army from December 1939 to March 1940 during the Russo-Finnish War; Filipp Parusinov commanded briefly thereafter.
At the start of Operation Barbarossa, Lieutenant General Pyotr Filatov was already in command of the 13th Army.
Answer: True
Explanation: Lieutenant General Pyotr Filatov arrived to assume command of the 13th Army at the commencement of Operation Barbarossa.
General N.P. Pukhov commanded the 13th Army during its participation in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.
Answer: True
Explanation: General N.P. Pukhov held command of the 13th Army when it participated in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943 as part of the Central Front.
Nikolai Pukhov commanded the 13th Army from early 1942 until the end of World War II, eventually reaching the rank of Colonel-General.
Answer: True
Explanation: Major General Nikolai Pukhov commanded the 13th Army from January 1942 through the end of World War II, achieving the rank of Colonel-General.
Issa Pliyev commanded the 13th Army from 1947 to 1949, known for his command of cavalry mechanized groups.
Answer: True
Explanation: Issa Pliyev commanded the 13th Army from 1947 to 1949 and was recognized for his prior command of cavalry mechanized groups during wartime.
Colonel General Mikhail Shumilov commanded the 13th Army immediately after World War II, from 1946 to 1947.
Answer: True
Explanation: Colonel General Mikhail Shumilov held command of the 13th Army in the immediate post-World War II period, from 1946 to 1947.
Major General Petro Shulyak was appointed commander of the 13th Army in Ukraine on March 18, 1992.
Answer: True
Explanation: Major General Petro Shulyak assumed command of the 13th Army in Ukraine on March 18, 1992.
Lieutenant General Fyodor Remezov briefly commanded the 13th Army in July 1941.
Answer: True
Explanation: Lieutenant General Fyodor Remezov held command of the 13th Army for a brief period in July 1941.
Major General Konstantin Golubev commanded the 13th Army from late July to early August 1941.
Answer: True
Explanation: Major General Konstantin Golubev commanded the 13th Army from late July to early August 1941.
Who commanded the 13th Army during the Russo-Finnish War?
Answer: Vladimir Grendal and Filipp Parusinov
Explanation: The command of the 13th Army during the Russo-Finnish War was held by Vladimir Grendal from December 1939 to March 1940, followed by Filipp Parusinov from March to April 1940.
Who took command of the 13th Army at the very beginning of Operation Barbarossa?
Answer: Lieutenant General Pyotr Filatov
Explanation: Lieutenant General Pyotr Filatov assumed command of the 13th Army at the commencement of Operation Barbarossa.
Who commanded the 13th Army during the Battle of Kursk?
Answer: N.P. Pukhov
Explanation: General N.P. Pukhov commanded the 13th Army during its participation in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.
Who commanded the 13th Army for the longest continuous period, from early 1942 through the end of WWII?
Answer: Major General Nikolai Pukhov
Explanation: Major General Nikolai Pukhov commanded the 13th Army continuously from early 1942 until the end of World War II, achieving the rank of Colonel-General.
In 1945, the 13th Army included the 24th Rifle Corps, the 27th Rifle Corps, and the 102nd Rifle Corps.
Answer: True
Explanation: The organizational structure of the 13th Army in 1945 included the 24th Rifle Corps, the 27th Rifle Corps, and the 102nd Rifle Corps.
The 102nd Rifle Corps in 1945 comprised the 147th and 172nd Rifle Divisions.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 102nd Rifle Corps, as part of the 13th Army in 1945, consisted of the 147th Rifle Division and the 172nd Rifle Division.
Following World War II, the 13th Army was stationed in the Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts.
Answer: False
Explanation: Post-World War II, the 13th Army was primarily stationed in the Lviv and Carpathian Military Districts, not Moscow or Leningrad.
During the postwar period, the 13th Army's divisions were predominantly standard formations, with few Guards units.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the postwar period, the 13th Army's divisions were largely composed of 'Guards' formations, indicating elite status, rather than being predominantly standard units.
In 1960, the 13th Army included the 15th Guards Motor Rifle Division and the 99th Motor Rifle Division.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of 1960, the 13th Army's structure included the 15th Guards Motor Rifle Division and the 99th Motor Rifle Division, among others.
The 99th Motor Rifle Division was redesignated as the 161st Motor Rifle Division in 1965.
Answer: True
Explanation: In January 1965, the 99th Motor Rifle Division underwent redesignation and became known as the 161st Motor Rifle Division.
The 13th Army was awarded the Order of the Red Banner in 1970.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 13th Army was awarded the Order of the Red Banner on February 22, 1968, not in 1970.
By 1988, the 13th Army still included the 275th Motor Rifle Division (mobilization).
Answer: False
Explanation: The 275th Motor Rifle Division (mobilization) was disbanded in 1987, therefore it was not part of the 13th Army in 1988.
The 13th Army was headquartered at Rovno for much of the postwar period.
Answer: True
Explanation: Rovno served as the headquarters for the 13th Army for a significant duration during the postwar era.
In 1970, the 13th Army included the 51st Guards Motor Rifle Division and the 161st Motor Rifle Division.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1970, the 13th Army's order of battle included the 51st Guards Motor Rifle Division and the 161st Motor Rifle Division.
In 1980, the 13th Army consisted of the 51st Guards Motor Rifle Division, the 97th Guards Motor Rifle Division, and the 161st Motor Rifle Division.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 1980, the 13th Army's composition also included the 275th Motor Rifle Division (mobilization) in addition to the 51st Guards, 97th Guards, and 161st Motor Rifle Divisions.
The 13th Army was awarded the Order of the Red Banner on February 22, 1968.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 13th Army received the Order of the Red Banner award on February 22, 1968.
Which of these was NOT one of the rifle corps part of the 13th Army in 1945?
Answer: 31st Rifle Corps
Explanation: In 1945, the 13th Army included the 24th, 27th, and 102nd Rifle Corps; the 31st Rifle Corps was not listed as part of its structure.
In which military districts was the 13th Army primarily stationed during the postwar period?
Answer: Lviv and Carpathian Military Districts
Explanation: Following World War II, the 13th Army was primarily stationed in the Lviv and Carpathian Military Districts.
What was a notable characteristic of the 13th Army's divisions in the postwar era?
Answer: Most divisions held the 'Guards' designation.
Explanation: A notable characteristic of the 13th Army's divisions in the postwar era was that most of them held the prestigious 'Guards' designation.
Which motor rifle division was transferred to district control in 1960?
Answer: 24th Motor Rifle Division
Explanation: In 1960, the 24th Motor Rifle Division was transferred to district control.
In what year was the 13th Army awarded the Order of the Red Banner?
Answer: 1968
Explanation: The 13th Army was awarded the Order of the Red Banner on February 22, 1968.
What happened to the 275th Motor Rifle Division (mobilization) in 1987?
Answer: It was disbanded.
Explanation: The 275th Motor Rifle Division (mobilization) was disbanded in 1987.
Which of the following was NOT listed as a unit within the 13th Army in the late 1980s?
Answer: 10th Guards Tank Army
Explanation: While the 13th Army included various brigades and regiments in the late 1980s, the 10th Guards Tank Army was not listed as one of its constituent units.
The 13th Army's operational history encompassed two distinct periods, with its final period of service concluding in 1993.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 13th Army's operational history encompassed two distinct periods, with its final period of service concluding in 1993.
Throughout its existence, the 13th Army exclusively served under the command of the Soviet Union.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the 13th Army primarily served under the Soviet Union, its final iteration was incorporated into the Ukrainian Ground Forces following the dissolution of the USSR.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, all formations designated as the 13th Army were immediately disbanded.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, one formation designated as the 13th Army continued to exist as part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces until its redesignation in 1993.
In January 1992, the 13th Army and its assets were transferred to the newly sovereign nation of Russia.
Answer: False
Explanation: In January 1992, the 13th Army and its assets were transferred to the newly sovereign nation of Ukraine, not Russia.
The 97th Guards Motor Rifle Division was redesignated as the 97th Guards Mechanised Brigade after the army transferred to Ukrainian control.
Answer: True
Explanation: Upon the 13th Army's transfer to Ukrainian control, the 97th Guards Motor Rifle Division was redesignated as the 97th Guards Mechanised Brigade.
The 13th Army was redesignated as the 13th Army Corps (Ukraine) on December 27, 1993.
Answer: True
Explanation: On December 27, 1993, the 13th Army, then under Ukrainian control, was officially redesignated as the 13th Army Corps (Ukraine).
In January 1992, the 13th Army was transferred to the newly sovereign Ukraine.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 13th Army was transferred to the newly sovereign Ukraine in January 1992.
The 13th Army was part of the Soviet Army and later the Ukrainian Army.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 13th Army's service history includes being a component of the Soviet Army and subsequently the Ukrainian Army.
Which nations did the 13th Army operate under during its history?
Answer: Soviet Union and Ukraine
Explanation: The 13th Army served under the command of the Soviet Union and subsequently as part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
To which country was the 13th Army transferred in January 1992?
Answer: Ukraine
Explanation: In January 1992, the 13th Army, along with its assets, was transferred to the newly sovereign nation of Ukraine.
What designation did the 13th Army receive on December 27, 1993?
Answer: 13th Army Corps (Ukraine)
Explanation: On December 27, 1993, the 13th Army was redesignated as the 13th Army Corps (Ukraine).
The 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox includes categories for Guards armies, Tank armies, and Sapper armies.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox categorizes formations, including Guards armies, Tank armies, and Sapper armies, among others.
The navbox lists numbered regular armies up to the 70th Army.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox enumerates numbered regular armies, extending up to the 70th Army, alongside other special formations.
There are fourteen Guards armies listed in the navbox.
Answer: False
Explanation: The navbox lists fifteen Guards armies, not fourteen.
The 'Tank/Mechanized' category in the navbox includes the 9th and 10th Mechanized Armies.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Tank/Mechanized' category within the 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox specifically lists the 9th and 10th Mechanized Armies.
The navbox lists seven Guards Tank Armies.
Answer: False
Explanation: The navbox lists six Guards Tank Armies, not seven.
The 'Shock' category in the navbox lists the 1st through 5th Shock Armies.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Shock' category in the 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox includes the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Shock Armies.
Which category in the 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox includes Shock Armies?
Answer: Shock Armies
Explanation: The 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox explicitly categorizes the 1st through 5th Shock Armies under the 'Shock Armies' heading.
How many Guards armies are listed in the 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox?
Answer: 15
Explanation: The 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox lists a total of fifteen Guards armies.
Which of the following is a numbered Tank Army listed in the navbox?
Answer: 1st Tank Army
Explanation: The 'Armies of the Soviet Army' navbox lists numbered Tank Armies from the 1st through the 8th, including the 1st Tank Army.