It was not so long ago, still alive witnesses of those events, but they themselves were forgotten.And only excavated World War II show how much was at the time of the dead.
bit of history
all started June 22, 1941, when German troops invaded the Soviet Union.For a long time the Soviet army suffered defeats, but in late 1942, there has been some turning point.Germany began to lose one battle after another.
Ultimately, despite all the tricks of the German army, the Nazis lost the war.Because of a strong power in Germany has become weak.Of course, other countries have suffered.But the biggest losses were suffered by the Soviet Union.
Excavation of the Great Patriotic War shows how there have been some large-scale battle, let you see the whole picture.Of course, now find many interesting facts about which nothing was known.But nothing does not reduce the human toll, crippled lives, broken families.
scene of the great battle in Russia
As we know from history, during the Second World War, it took several great battles, which killed many people, destroyed a large number of appliances.Consider the most famous of them, who were in the territory of the then Soviet Union.
Battle of Moscow
It is divided into two stages: the first (30.09.1941-5.12.1941 gg.), When Moscow was defended, and the second (5.12.1941-20.04.1942 gg.), When there was an offensive against the Germansand continued their rout.This fight has been a very important point in the war.Russian soldiers realized that is not so invincible German army, which certainly strengthened their morale.
Stalingrad
It is also divided into two stages.Defensive lasted from 17.07.1942 on 18.11.1942 years., And offensive - on 02.02.1943 to 11.19.1942 years.This battle was won, which marked the beginning of the Soviet victory over the German invaders.However, the front still had numerous battles.
Battle of Kursk
Defensive stage was relatively small: from 05.07.1943 on 07.23.1943 years.The offensive lasted a little longer: from 07.12.1943 to 08.23.1943 years.Obviously affected previous victories.The moment of occurrence of the Germans initiated the liberation of cities such as Orel, Belgorod and Kharkov.Also as a result of this battle Soviet troops launched an offensive against the enemy.This battle still is remarkable that at the same time was the largest tank battle (near Prokhorovka).
Even in places battles of the continuing excavation.They are the result of numerous finds not only the remains of the dead while people but also military equipment.However, the main purpose for which conducted the excavations of the Great Patriotic War, becoming the identification of the victims, sending data about them to relatives, the establishment of monuments on the battlefield, and others.
places great battles in other countries
in Belarusalso there was a great battle, still known as "Operation Bagration".His goal was the defeat of the German group "Center", as well as the release of Belarusian lands.It was a very large-scale operation, in which the enemy was thrown from many areas.It was also a lot of Germans lost people and equipment.
Another great and final battle took place already in Germany - the so-called Berlin operation, liberating event in 1945.To participate in it attracted troops from Belarusian and Ukrainian fronts.Complete the operation of the eighth of May.
In these places also conducted excavations of the Great Patriotic War, are the remains of soldiers and old appliances.
Features Research
Excavation World War II, as noted above, to date, are continuing.However, not on the scale occur finds it often happens by accident.For a long time the official excavations competed so-called black diggers.They, of course, were only interested in profit, as trophies of the Second World War were very much appreciated (and now the interest in it is not extinguished) on the black market.
If we talk about the present time, the excavation of the Great Patriotic War are conducted only by enthusiasts.There are whole groups, clubs that their strong patriotism.They study history in greater detail for accurate searches.To implement them, we need different techniques.For example, can still be found uncleared mines of those times.Then you need a knowledgeable person (Sapper), to neutralize them.
To lift heavy equipment at the bottom of ponds, wetlands or lakes are also required adaptations.Firstly, it is necessary to accurately determine its location using a metal detector.Secondly, sometimes it requires an official permit.Thirdly, the need to hire divers techniques for raising and more.
Excavations in Belarus
intensively conducted excavations of the Great Patriotic War in Belarus.Through this country also rolled a great battle, which left a large number of dead people and the failed or abandoned appliances.The state created a number of special search teams looking for a burial of soldiers to be able to identify them and inform relatives.Of course, this is not always possible.
Excavations in Russia
is difficult to imagine how great the human losses during the war, as well as equipment was ruined.For example, in Belgorod found dumping of the German officer.It was taken to those killed during the battle of Kursk.Burying soldiers then continued until until liberated Belgorod.All of them were identified.
Only recently conducted excavations of the Great Patriotic War in the Kaluga region have revealed burial, in which twenty people were identified.By the way, this happens very rarely, as already passed enough time.
Earth around Prokhorovka district (one of the sites of the Battle of Kursk) still every year gives some artifacts of the Great Patriotic War.Among them are dangerous objects (mines, grenades).Every time we have to call for sappers neutralize them.
And this is happening all over the territory of modern Russia.Each finder's try to restore as much as possible (if it is a thing).When finding the remains do everything necessary to establish the identity of the deceased.
Known tanks that were used during World War II
from documents and photos can be excavation War to judge what weapons were used.In particular, tanks.Indicative is a battle near Prokhorovka, which was destroyed around 400 cars enemies.But apart from this battle this military equipment was used throughout the war.Some tanks were modernized, while others produced a small amount, and some models are used today.
by the Germans were put such machines:
- "Panther" - the medium tank was considered one of the best, even with some flaws, the first time it was used in the Battle of Kursk.
- "Tiger I" - the tank was difficult and very expensive.
- Series tank Panzerkampfwagen.
from the Soviet Union and the countries that were on his side, used the following technique:
- T-34 - tank of medium gravity, has a lot of modifications.T-34-85 and now has among the current technology in some countries, it was considered the best in the Second World.
- "Matilda" - British tank.
- Series KV tanks.
- Series JS.
- "Valentine" - a Canadian tank.
Excavation tanks: interesting facts
Ongoing excavations tanks of World War II are very significant for the history.Some pieces of equipment, there are a few instances, for example, T-60 is now available in the amount of six units more or less good condition.These tanks have been very easy, due to this they had great speed and agility.The Germans called them "locusts indestructible."
also was found in the Ukraine T-34 tank, which is about seventy years.These samples were produced during World War II only a couple of years.After they were replaced by more advanced tanks.Such instances were found in two places.
Some time ago there was a scandal about the elevated tank T-70, which was found in the Rostov region.His illegally, without any documents tried to take.It is believed that a private collection.
Thus, we can say that this technique is very much appreciated in the world.Of course, this is a great treasure from the standpoint of history.Today there are many more such graves, even famous.But not always possible to get the tanks and get official permission to dig.
Museum of Great Patriotic War
now in museums contains numerous findings that are found in places where excavations were carried out of the Great Patriotic War (photo below).Of course, not all of them get there, but still.Each country has a museum of the Great Patriotic War, and sometimes even more.For example, in Russia, they are in Moscow) and St. Petersburg.
Also a great memorial located in Kiev, he presented a huge variety of exhibits (more than fifteen thousand).
No less spectacular is the museum in Minsk.It contains not less than 143 thousand items.All of them are exhibited in chronological order.
Recent discoveries
Excavation Great Patriotic War in 2014 also gave a lot of finds.This and various burial, and different techniques.For example, in January, it was found near the village Sirgala bomber.Even I have been identified pilot seated at the controls.And in Volgograd have been found numerous shells of the Second World.And there are a lot of cases.That ended a long time ago, and fills its echoes today.
