The Great Patriotic War

Original image: The personnel of the observation post is preparing to perform a combat mission

Image: The personnel of the observation post is preparing to perform a combat mission

Original image: Scouts and signalmen of the headquarters battery for the construction of dugouts for housing

Image: Scouts and signalmen of the headquarters battery for the construction of dugouts for housing

Original image: An embrasure for observing the enemy.

Image: An embrasure for observing the enemy.

Original image: A group of fighters cooking at the command post

Image: A group of fighters cooking at the command post

Original image: Senior sergeant radiotelephone master Ryaguzov Boris Mitrofanovich, in a combat situation directly on the front lines makes timely repairs of communication equipment. About a hundred telephones and dozens of radio stations passed through his hands.

Image: Senior sergeant radiotelephone master Ryaguzov Boris Mitrofanovich, in a combat situation directly on the front lines makes timely repairs of communication equipment. About a hundred telephones and dozens of radio stations passed through his hands.

Original image: Red Army soldierelephone operator of the 5th battery Lichman was awarded the medal "For Courage". Killed by the death of a hero from an enemy bomb while restoring communication.

Image: Red Army soldierelephone operator of the 5th battery Lichman was awarded the medal "For Courage". Killed by the death of a hero from an enemy bomb while restoring communication.

Original image: Red Army soldier M.P. Reznichenko Working as a letter carrier for the regiment in the most difficult battle situations, he always delivered fresh correspondence to the soldiers and commanders of the regiment's battle formations. Awarded the medal "For Military Merit".

Image: Red Army soldier M.P. Reznichenko Working as a letter carrier for the regiment in the most difficult battle situations, he always delivered fresh correspondence to the soldiers and commanders of the regiment's battle formations. Awarded the medal "For Military Merit".

Original image: Senior sergeant com.otd.radio 3rd battery Sokolov NM He was awarded the Order of the Red Star for his excellent work in providing radio communications to the battery's battle formations and courage and bravery.