6th Rifle Division (Soviet Union)
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The 6th Rifle Division was a Soviet military unit. It participated in several battles, most notably the Soviet westward offensive of 1918–1919 and Estonian War of Independence. From their inception the unit saw combat and had three periods of active service. It was also awarded the Order of the Red Banner for combat valor.
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