Tag: ussr
Mosin-Nagant: Iconic Russian Rifle
A heavy, powerful, often roughly made rifle became one of the most mass-produced military weapons of the first half of the 20th century. Mosin rifle ... Read More
The Gold Star medal (USSR)
The Gold Star medal is a mark of distinction for persons awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. The medal was instituted in ... Read More
Georgy Zhukov – WWII Marshal of the Soviet Union
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov is a legendary Soviet commander, Marshal of the Soviet Union, who was one of the key figures of the Red Army during ... Read More
Soviet collaboration during World War II (18+)
Traitors to the homeland have existed at all times and all peoples. Unfortunately, World War II was no exception. Today you will learn about the ... Read More
The life and death of Soviet soldiers on the Nevsky Pyatachok
War photos were taken by the photographer Vsevolod Tarasevich, in November 1941 on the Nevsky Pyatachok (ww2 battel). The shots leave a strong impression, that's ... Read More
Soviet helmet SSh-36, also known as “khalkhingolka”
Dear reader, in this article you will learn about the first Soviet-made steel helmet adopted by the Red Army. This WW2 relic is considered desirable ... Read More
Medal “For Courage” (USSR)
The Medal "For Courage" is one of the first and in its status the highest medal in the award system of the Union of Soviet ... Read More
Battle of Stalingrad. Movie
The Battle of Stalingrad is one of the largest battles of World War II and the Great Patriotic War, which marked the beginning of a ... Read More
The Battle of Kursk. Movie
The Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle of all time. The turning point of World War 2 The Kursk Battle (July 5 - August ... Read More
Unique photos of the attack and death of Soviet soldiers
Unique attack photos taken on the run under mortar fire, World War II. Crimean front, Kerch direction, April or May 1942. The losses of Soviet ... Read More
We dig out the crash site of the Pe-2 bomber (part1)
How did they find the crash site of the bomber This place was indicated to us by a local resident. He heard the story of ... Read More
T-34 “Sniper” was found bottom of the swamp
This T-34 tank was found in a swamp at great depth in excellent condition. The history of this tank is not unusual. There were many ... Read More
A tank LT vz. 38 Prague and a cowshed. How did found him there?
In one of the cowsheds there was found a broken tank LT vz. 38 Prague, Germans did not manage to repair this tank. To prevent ... Read More
Movable fortress
Attempts to find new ways of personal protection for soldiers accompanied humanity for many centuries. Thus, in the XVII century, the famous French Marshal Vauban ... Read More
BK-31 armored boat raised from the bottom of the Volga river
BK-31 - an armored boat of the Volga military flotilla, which took part in the Battle of Stalingrad. From July 24 to December 17, 1942, ... Read More