The 1st Leningrad Tank Red Banner and Order of Suvorov Brigade was a tank brigade of the
Red Army during
World War II. The brigade was in the lines during 30 September 1941 to 8 December 1944.
History
The 1st Leningrad Tank Brigade was formed on 26 September 1941 in
Leningrad as the 123rd Red Banner Tank Brigade from the disbanded
1st Tank Division (1st formation). When formed, the brigade had 43
KV-1s, 2
T-34s, 26
BA-10s and 3
BA-20s.[citation needed]
From November 1941, the brigade fought near Leningrad, among other part of brigade had fought on the
Nevsky Pyatachok. 7 May 1942 123rd Tank Red Banner Brigade was renamed to 1st Leningrad Tank Red Banner Brigade. During 1942-1944 the Brigade proceeded to fight in the vicinity of Leningrad. In June 1944 the brigade fought in the
Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive, during which it advanced from Leningrad to Vyborg. During August 1944, the brigade fought in the advance into Estonia.[citation needed]
The brigade was reorganized as the 207th Self-Propelled Artillery Brigade on 8 December.[1]
Boevoi sostav Sovetskoi armii, chast' 1 (iiun'-dekabr' 1941 goda) [The combat composition of the Soviet Army, part 1 (June–December 1941)]. Moscow: Voroshilov Academy of the General Staff, 1963. Classified secret.
Boevoi sostav Sovetskoi armii, chast' 2 (ianvar'-dekabr' 1942 goda) [The combat composition of the Soviet Army, part 2 (January–December 1942)].Moscow: Voenizdat, 1966. Classified secret.