Today in History, Sept. 18

By The Moscow Times
The Guard unit's emblem.

72 years ago today, on Sept. 18, 1941, the Guards unit was set up after the Red Army forced the Germans into a retreat during the Yelnya Offensive in WWII. The Guards unit was established to reward individuals who distinguished themselves in service.

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