Russia Defeated the Nazis, Saved the Whole World and Now Displays its Might in Victory Park, Moscow

World War II, in the realm of the former Soviet Union lasted from 1941 until 1945 and is known as the Eastern Front in the west and the Great Patriotic War (Великая Отечественная война) all over the countries of the former USSR.

The Soviets suffered more losses than all of the other players combined, lost 1.2 million lives in the 900-day Siege of Leningrad (St. Petersburg) and defeated Nazi Germany after almost losing Moscow.

The Nazis considered the Slavic race inferior to the Aryan race, highlighted in their treatment of Soviet prisoners of war; compared to the Allies (Germany, Italy, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria), a far smaller percentage of Soviet POWs returned after the war.

Victory Park is dedicated to the victory over the Allies and the 9th of May is a national holiday in Russia, Victory Day.

Outside the Victory Park, dedicated to the Patriotic War (the defeat of Napoleon).

What follows, is a small sample of photos of Soviet military equipment. These and more can be found in the photo gallery.

A cannon, on rails. This can do some serious damage.

Left to Right: Our business is correct (Наше дело правое!). Enemy will be broken (Враг будет разбит). For the birthplace (за родину!).  

 

Outside the artillery museum.

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