24th Tank Division (Soviet Union)
| 24th Tank Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | I Formation: 1941 II Formation: 1957–1960 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Army |
| Type | Armor |
| Garrison/HQ | Dobele (1957–1960) |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 24th Tank Division was a tank division of the Soviet Union, formed twice. The division's first formation was formed in the spring of 1941 and fought in the Leningrad Strategic Defensive before being broken up into two smaller brigades. The division's second formation was originally formed in 1956 as the 24th Heavy Tank Division and became a regular tank division in 1957. It became a training division in 1960 and was redesignated the 54th District Training Center in 1987 before being disbanded in 1995.