56th Army (Soviet Union)
| 56th Army | |
|---|---|
| 56-я армия | |
| Active | October 1941 – November 1943 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Red Army |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Type | Combined arms |
| Size | Field army |
The 56th Army (Russian: 56-я армия) was a field army of the Soviet Union's Red Army that was created in 1941, and then disbanded to create the second formation of the Separate Coastal Army in 1943. The 56th Army was employed by the Soviets in the struggle against Germany during World War II.