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The 6th Cavalry Corps was a corps of the Soviet Red Army. It was part of the 11th Army. It took part in the Soviet invasion of Poland in 1939.
| 6th Cavalry Corps | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Red Army |
| Engagements | Soviet invasion of Poland |
On 23 June 1941, Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen's 8th Air Corps decimated the corps, operating as part of Western Front, when the 6th Cavalry Corps attempted a counterattack near Grodno. Richthofen threw all available aircraft at the thrust and played a vital role in its defeat.[1] The Soviet corps suffered 50 per cent casualties, mostly from air attack. In 500 sorties, Richthofen's 8th Air Corps claimed 30 tanks and 50 motor vehicles.[1]
Corps commanders:
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