Germans fighting for the Soviets
Germans fighting for the Soviets
Was there an army with germans that were fighting alongside the soviets against the nazis?
I have heard of something like this, they were fighting in Kolberg etc.
I have heard of something like this, they were fighting in Kolberg etc.
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I read in a book by Jean Mabire that, I don't know how many but some "Free Germans" fought for the Red Army. "The Charlemagne Division" a Waffen SS Division fought against them in their first Battle in Pomerania in february 1945!
That's a very fascinating topic.
Oleg,
Do you have more info about Reiter and Upman.
Regards
That's a very fascinating topic.
Oleg,
Do you have more info about Reiter and Upman.
Regards
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"Free Germany" was anti-fascist organization - National committee "Free Germany". They were not fighting alongside the soviets against the nazis with weapons. They were doing propaganda work. For example they broadcasted anti-fascist proclamations, printed leaflets etc.Benoit Douville wrote:I read in a book by Jean Mabire that, I don't know how many but some "Free Germans" fought for the Red Army.
Literature (in Russian):
http://museum.istra.ru/memorial/publish.html
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