December 21, 20187 yr #1 Shown here are Russian Press release photographs I acquired after "the wall came down." Each photo has a hand written caption on the back. Unfortunately, I can't read a word of it. I would be happy to post the back for those who can just let me know. Frist up, Soviet machine gun crew man a Maxim M1910/34.
December 21, 20187 yr Author #2 This sniper appears to be "all business" as he poses with his Mosin-Nagant M91 rifle.
December 21, 20187 yr Author #3 This soldier is armed with the "trade mark" Soviet weapon of World War II, the PPSh-1 "Burp gun."
December 21, 20187 yr Author #6 Russian troops inspect a captured German Panzer motor pool. Panzer IIIs that were under repair can be seen in the background.
December 21, 20187 yr Author #7 Nice shot of the Russian 152 mm Model 1910/34 field gun. A number of these weapons were captured and introduced into German service. The German designation was 15,2 cm K.433/1®. For an example the III./Panzerartillerie-Lehr-Rgt. 130, Panzer-Lehr-Division was armed with 12 of these guns in Normandy, 1944.
December 21, 20187 yr Author #8 A very serious looking Russia Lieutenant of Artillery(?) poses for the camera. Possibly some of you Soviet collectors can weigh-in on his decorations?
December 21, 20187 yr Author #9 Officers observing German positions through a captured German field periscope. This is all I have folks. I invite others to post theirs as well. All the best, Mike
April 6, 20233 yr #10 On 12/21/2018 at 11:16 AM, MECHINF-A15 said: A very serious looking Russia Lieutenant of Artillery(?) poses for the camera. Possibly some of you Soviet collectors can weigh-in on his decorations? Guards Army badge on the right side and Order of the Red Star on his left.
May 15, 20233 yr #11 Photographs from Budapest, Hungary 1945. Imagine seeing this Red Army officer on the street, looking in your direction. He doesn't need a weapon! (Quote Paddington Bear... "It's called a hard stare.") Sources: First Image: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Budapest Second Image: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/timeline-event/holocaust/1942-1945/surrender-of-german-and-hungarian-units
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