| 5th Tank Army | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942-1943 |
| Country |
 Soviet Union |
| Branch |
 Red Army |
5th Tank Army is the name of several Soviet units during World War II (not to be confused with the 5th Guards Tank Army).
Its first formation occurred on 5 June 1942, commanded by Major-General Alexander Lizyukov, serving under the Bryansk Front in the Voronej sector, and was dissolved after suffering heavy losses on 15 July 1942.[1]
The second formation occurred on 3 September 1942, where it served under the Southwestern Front for the winter offensive 1942-1943 and was dissolved on 20 April 1943. Its staff served as the core for the creation of the 12th Army.
References[]
- ↑ Glantz, David M.; House, Jonathan (2009). To the Gates of Stalingrad: Soviet-German Combat Operations, April-August 1942. Lawrence, Kansas: University Press of Kansas. p. 2. ISBN 9780700616305.
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