No idea, but the bloke slightly left of centre in the front row looks like he’s going to shag the sheila second from left.
Is it really a Hero-of Soviet Union award ???
Or just looks-like?
No, that is not a Hero of SU star. It seem to be a US bronze star.
The name of this person (in the centre) is Milarevich , who was the divisional political officer. The insignia on his uniform suggests that he was wounded 4 times in the course of the war.
Has everyone noticed the peculiarity of the uniforms (helmets) depicted on the photographs?
I guess we need some CLUES ,Egorka :o
Giving clues in this case is almost providing answer.
I want approximate answers on the following questions:[ol]
[li]ToE or better the country where this took place?
[/li][li]Servicemen of which coutries are depicted on the fotographs?
[/li][li]Indicate approximate time when this took place?
[/li][li]What is so piculiar on the presented fotographs which makes any russian to rais his brow?
[/li][/ol]
1/ no idea - i guess some Balkan or new Eastern-Block Country
2/ see above
3/ second part or after was because of Epaulettes
4 No idea - the helmet? But both parties used each-others equipment, and accessories during the war…
TGR
Well, I don’t think the answers were satisfactory. That is right - I am can be a pain in one’s ars… 
The right answers:
[ol]
[li]Place: Austria, proximity of town Linz.
[/li][li]All of the servicemen on the photographs are representing Soviet Army.
[/li][li]Time: Mid May 1945.
[/li][li]Event: This is the regimental parade of the 149th artillery regiment of the 49th Guards Rifle Division of RKKA. Some of the men are wearing German helmets because there were not enough of the Soviets style: many artillery personel simply trew them away. But ut was against regulation to parade without a helmet and therefore the German ones were utilised just this single time. These photographs are unique historical artefacts.
[/li][/ol]
I assume I still retain the turn… Here is the next enigma:
[ol]
[li]What are these 3 things?
[/li][li]What is the difference between them?
[/li][li]When were they designed and manufactured?
[/li][/ol]
If there weren’t enough helmets to go around, wasn’t it even more irresponsible for soldiers to throw away the helmets issued to them?
Wasn’t it against regulations to throw equipment away?
Why was it satisfactory for Soviet soldiers who had thrown away their own scarce equipment to parade in the equipment of their hated enemy?
WWII British posters intended to boost civilian morale.
Apart from the colour and text, the 'Keep Calm and Carry On" poster was part of the series of three shown in the quiz but, unlike the other two and apart from possibly a very small distribution, it was not distributed during WWII.
I think they had enough helmets in the Army as such. But at that given moment and place they did not have enough for everyone to parade.
It was obviously against the regulations to throw away equipment. But what can you do - soldiers are never eager to bear the wait they do not need. For the same reason the gas masks were normally ditched at first occasion.
Why was it satisfactory for Soviet soldiers who had thrown away their own scarce equipment to parade in the equipment of their hated enemy?
That is why these photos are so unique and peculiar. More photos from that day are to be found here.
Yes!
Apart from the colour and text, the 'Keep Calm and Carry On" poster was part of the series of three shown in the quiz but, unlike the other two and apart from possibly a very small distribution, it was not distributed during WWII.
Right, 'Keep Calm and Carry On" is the main enigma here.
But I have to ask WHY was it NOT distributed during the war?
The year is correct.
But I have to ask what MONTH approximately were all three posters designed?
I am not just being difficult. Both questions are important for understanding why this enigma is interesting. 
Because, unlike the other two, it was to be issued only when Germany invaded Britain.
June 1939 for completed designs. Preliminary designs from April 1939. The designs went to the printers in August 1939, ready to be printed and distributed when war broke out.
Tada-daaaa-ta-daaaa!!! Right on!
Your turn, Rising Sun!
Thank you.
Next quiz.
Two views of the same enterprise.
Hi!
This cannot be else - 25-Pounder gun - so it should belong to the Royal Australian Artillery, It seems that the gunners are being assisted by pioneers.
Somewhere in the Jungle - Papua - and late summer…fall 1942.
TGR
Kokoda Track?
In conjunction with your previous post, that’s near enough.
http://cas.awm.gov.au/photograph/026855
http://cas.awm.gov.au/photograph/026852
During the month of September 1942 two 25 pounder field guns of the 14th Australian Field Regiment were brought forward to Owers’ Corner, where they were manhandled into firing positions. This was the only allied Field Artillery used during the Kokoda Track campaign to support the out gunned and greatly out numbered Infantry. This action assisted in halting the Japanese advance just 48 kilometres from Port Moresby; so began the Japanese retreat. The terrain was almost impassable for Infantry let alone Artillery. A third 25 pounder field gun was dismantled and manhandled to Peg 66 beyond Uberi. The Regiment was assisted in reaching their firing position by a Platoon of the 2/1st Pioneer Battalion. However, by then the Japanese had withdrawn beyond the range of the gun.
Following the action at Owers’ Corner from 22 to 28 September 1942, the Commander Royal Artillery 7th Division, Brigadier L.S. Barker despatched the following:
"The ejection of the enemy from Ioribaiwa Ridge indicates a turning point in the battle for Port Moresby. The success of our forces was due in no small part to the action of 53rd Field Battery, 14th Field Regiment in bringing fire to bear on the enemy position which they had every reason to consider was safe from artillery fire.
The manner in which difficulties were overcome in bringing guns into action at Owers’ Corner and later in taking guns forward to Uberi is another example of the aptness of the gunner motto, “UBIQUE”.
The accuracy of the fire brought down at extreme range indicates that the personnel who served the guns are maintaining that standard of efficiency which is recognised as inherent in gunner units.
Special mention must be made of the early reconnaissance of the area and the accurate observation of fire by the Troop Commander, Captain J.P. Cullen who has been mention in despatches.
The action of the unit in taking a gun to pieces to manhandle it up and down he steep hillsides of Uberi indicates that the Militia soldier is fully alive to the resourcefulness expected from gunners. The task of getting this gun forward was facilitated by the good work of 5 Platoon 2/1st Pioneer Battalion who improved and prepared the track.
The CRA desires to congratulate the officers and men who took part in the actual action, on their fine achievement and that he feels confident of the good work which will be carried out in future by the 14th Field Regiment and wishes them every success in the campaign ahead.
http://www.kokodawalkway.com.au/stations/owers_corner.html
I recall the following from a radio documentary I heard some time ago where some of the gunners involved spoke. The guns were brought up after the artillery pressed the field commander to allow it. The field commander didn’t believe it was possible to bring the guns up in the terrain and was afraid of losing them if required for defence of Port Moresby, but finally gave in. The gunners faced unusual difficulties as they had to establish a fire base in hilly jungle with the risk of detonation of shells in the jungle canopy, both from the firing point and target area. There were also difficulties in ranging, and I think fusing, because of the variable atmosphere density and temperatures above and in the valleys.
Your turn.
The picture is dated AFTER 09.05.1945 - BUT related to WW2
so the Questions (as usually):
- when?
- where?
- WHO?
and (bonus) - WHY?
Looks like we need some clues Tiger205.Looks like somebody is in cuffs with a judge.With all the long overcoats September ??
O.K.!
He was a very high ranking military person during the war, famous for an order he gave and finally find himself after the war in the court.