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Guards vs Regular Soviet Units: whats the differance?

Discussion in 'Eastern Europe October 1939 to February 1943' started by General_Patton, May 1, 2009.

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    A-58 Cool Dude

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    OK, so what is a Red Banner Army?
     
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    Stefan Cavalry Rupert

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    Soviet units were awarded titles which took the form of streamers on their standards, I would imaginethe whole 'red banner' thing was a similar kind of thing.
     
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    A-58 Cool Dude

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    Ahhhhhhhhh. Okie dokie.
     

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