57th Rifle CO

The 57th Rifle Company was established during World War II as part of the broader expansion of rifle units to meet the demands of the Eastern Front. It was primarily composed of conscripts from rural regions, trained in infantry tactics and defensive operations. The company participated notably in the Battle of Kursk, where it played a key role in holding defensive lines against armored assaults. After suffering heavy casualties in late 1943, the 57th Rifle Company was reorganized and continued to serve in subsequent offensives until the end of the war.