After the defeat of the German army in World War II, the Soviet leadership has established a number of medals, awarded to participants of hostilities in Europe - namely, for the liberation from Nazi invaders capitals of some states.One of them was a medal "For the Capture of Vienna".It was the last battle, which "expelled" from the Germans seized their countries and cities.
Taking Vienna
Medal "For the Capture of Vienna" was established by chance the Soviet leadership.It was a heroic operation to liberate the city.It was attended by Ukrainian Front forces, who were able to clear the invaders western Hungary, and closer to Vienna.
The operation was launched in March 1945 of the sixteenth, and after twenty days, namely the fourth day of April, Soviet forces approached the city.Immediately the battle for Vienna lasted from five to 13 April.The onslaught of Soviet troops was so rapid that the German invaders were not able to destroy the city, as originally planned.
Despite the fact that the troops seized the Vienna Socialist Republics, the Soviet Government has confirmed that makes no claim to any territory of the state, they release.
During this operation, thirty-two enemy divisions were defeated and captured were one hundred and thirty thousand people.
Establishment medals
Medal "For the Capture of Vienna" was established in June 1945 of the ninth.Initially it offered a large number of sketches, of which more than a dozen were selected favorite.However, selected it was the simplest model that the artist has performed Zworykin.On the back of the medal was an inscription - the date of taking of the city, and on the front side - "For the capture of Vienna".
Medal "For the Capture of Vienna" (picture shown below) has the form of a round coin.In addition to the inscriptions on the front side at the bottom is a laurel branch, and on top - five-pointed star.This is the star, and on the reverse of the coin.All available images on her bulging.The material for the manufacture of award - brass.
who was awarded the Medal
So, for achievements in the great European battle of liberation was established several awards, one of them was a medal "For the Capture of Vienna".List of awardees it is quite large - about 270 thousand soldiers.Among them were those who went directly to the assault, and also organized and led military operation.
Here are just a few names of those who received this award:
- Alferev Nicholas;
- Vitaly Omelchenko;
- Marinsky Ivan;
- Demina Ekaterina and others.
awarded medals "For the capture of Vienna" made a real feat.Keeping the architecture of the city, the soldiers did not use guns with a large caliber.Many perished there.
Other similar medals
Besides the above medals were established several similar awards.For example, "For the liberation of Belgrade."This medal was awarded more than seventy thousand people.
also has a medal "For the Capture of Warsaw."This award was given to the soldiers who took part in her release.It was more than 690 thousand people.
Another medal - "For the capture of Budapest".The award received more than three hundred and fifty thousand soldiers.
Among the liberated territories and have walled city.It was established award "For the capture of Koenigsberg."It was a very large-scale operation, the medal was awarded to over 760 thousand people.
The largest reward was a medal "For the Capture of Berlin".She was awarded more than one million soldiers.It meant the end of the German army as such and the final victory.
And the last saved the city.For his release have established a medal "For the Capture of Prague."She has awarded more than 394,000 people.
As you can see, the triumphant march of Soviet troops in Europe is a success and a complete surrender of enemy troops and their allies.
Conclusion In conclusion, we can say that many who fought in the difficult time on the battlefield for their country deserve a reward.All those soldiers later received a medal "For the Capture of Vienna", as well as other distinctions, must remain in the memory of his descendants, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.It is not known what would become the world if Hitler was able to finish your campaign and keep the conquered land, but certainly not better.This can be judged by the way the war was fought, how many deaths were in vain, that happened not on the battlefield.How many atrocities and cruelty, treachery and rot got out to the surface at this time!No better not be unambiguously.Therefore, it should be in our hearts a huge thanks to those who helped to free our world!
