>The secret protocol of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, signed on August 23, 1939, defined the boundary between the German and Soviet “spheres of influence”. However, during the invasion of Poland, some German forces, especially Heinz Guderian’s XIX Corps, advanced beyond this line in pursuit of their tactical goals. The XIX Corps approached Brest on September 13, 1939, and defeated the Polish resistance in the ensuing battle by September 17, establishing their base of operations in the city. During the following days, Guderian was informed, much to his chagrin, that the demarcation line between German and Soviet-controlled regions was drawn along the Bug River and that his forces were to withdraw behind this line by September 22.
> 22.09.1939 at 2 p.m. the Russian and German troops begin to march past the commanders of both sides, followed by a change of flags. During the changing of the flags, the music plays the national anthems.
The ceremonial reunion of the twin brothers.
Gonna sit back and watch the tankies cry about and try to deny or justify this.
Truly a friendship for the ages
Totally not allies.
The biggest betrayal in history happened in 1941.
Ah yes, another proof that „Nazis and Soviets totally weren’t allies before 1941” – it must be true, because Russians are saying so!
Reminder that the Russians are just as guilty for starting ww2 as the Germans
Soviets would never do this kappa
Here’s a translation of the last picture:
Agreement regarding the hand-over of the city Brest-Litowsk, and the further actions of the Russian troops.
Brest-Litowsk, 21.9.1939.
1. The German troops will leave Bresk-Litowsk on 22.9. (September 22), 14:00. In particular:
1. 8:00: The Russian batallions arrive to take over the citadel and other parts of the city of Brest
2. 10:00: A combined commission will assemble. It has the following members:
1. For the Russians: Captain Gubanov; Batallion Commissar Panoff
2. For the Germans: Oberstleutnant Holm (City commander); Oberstlt. Sommer (translator)
3. 14:00: The German and Russian troops start marching past the officers of both sides. Afterwards, the [Soviet] flag will be raised. During the flag change, the national anthems will be played
2. German wounded that can not be transported, if they exist, are left in the care of the Russian army until they can be transported. Then, they are to be repatriated.
3. German equipment, weapons and ammunition that can not be transported will temporarily be left behind, along with German [repair] commandos. They are transported back [to Germany] depending on their condition.
4. All supplies still left after 21.9., 24:00, are to be given to the Russian troops.
5. Vehicles breaking down during the marching-off will be repaired and then return to Germany. The retrieval commands have to be registered with the liasion officer of the Russian troops in Brest.
6. Prisoners of war and captured prizes of war will be handed over. An invoice shall be created.
Tactical comment to watch the thread and see when it’ll be blocked due to reports from morons who state that Communism isn’t equal Nazism and Russians are not the ones who staret WW2 alondside with Germany.
I really like that 6th image where the Soviet and Nazi soldiers are just…talking. There’s no real formality to it, no real propaganda (well, except Stalin in the background), just a bunch of ordinary men talking, which is especially interesting because those Nazis would have been indoctrinated into believing that the Bolshevik Russians are pure evil.
I know they were both abhorrent states which committed horrific crimes, but it is also good to remember that at the end of the day, these armies were filled with regular people. Again, not arguing either side was good here, just pointing out a small thing I thought about
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[Here is the video footage](https://youtu.be/QspnYAYGJ04?t=93).
>The secret protocol of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, signed on August 23, 1939, defined the boundary between the German and Soviet “spheres of influence”. However, during the invasion of Poland, some German forces, especially Heinz Guderian’s XIX Corps, advanced beyond this line in pursuit of their tactical goals. The XIX Corps approached Brest on September 13, 1939, and defeated the Polish resistance in the ensuing battle by September 17, establishing their base of operations in the city. During the following days, Guderian was informed, much to his chagrin, that the demarcation line between German and Soviet-controlled regions was drawn along the Bug River and that his forces were to withdraw behind this line by September 22.
[Wikipedia Article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German%E2%80%93Soviet_military_parade_in_Brest-Litovsk)
> 22.09.1939 at 2 p.m. the Russian and German troops begin to march past the commanders of both sides, followed by a change of flags. During the changing of the flags, the music plays the national anthems.
The ceremonial reunion of the twin brothers.
Gonna sit back and watch the tankies cry about and try to deny or justify this.
Truly a friendship for the ages
Totally not allies.
The biggest betrayal in history happened in 1941.
Ah yes, another proof that „Nazis and Soviets totally weren’t allies before 1941” – it must be true, because Russians are saying so!
Reminder that the Russians are just as guilty for starting ww2 as the Germans
Soviets would never do this kappa
Here’s a translation of the last picture:
Agreement regarding the hand-over of the city Brest-Litowsk, and the further actions of the Russian troops.
Brest-Litowsk, 21.9.1939.
1. The German troops will leave Bresk-Litowsk on 22.9. (September 22), 14:00. In particular:
1. 8:00: The Russian batallions arrive to take over the citadel and other parts of the city of Brest
2. 10:00: A combined commission will assemble. It has the following members:
1. For the Russians: Captain Gubanov; Batallion Commissar Panoff
2. For the Germans: Oberstleutnant Holm (City commander); Oberstlt. Sommer (translator)
3. 14:00: The German and Russian troops start marching past the officers of both sides. Afterwards, the [Soviet] flag will be raised. During the flag change, the national anthems will be played
2. German wounded that can not be transported, if they exist, are left in the care of the Russian army until they can be transported. Then, they are to be repatriated.
3. German equipment, weapons and ammunition that can not be transported will temporarily be left behind, along with German [repair] commandos. They are transported back [to Germany] depending on their condition.
4. All supplies still left after 21.9., 24:00, are to be given to the Russian troops.
5. Vehicles breaking down during the marching-off will be repaired and then return to Germany. The retrieval commands have to be registered with the liasion officer of the Russian troops in Brest.
6. Prisoners of war and captured prizes of war will be handed over. An invoice shall be created.
Tactical comment to watch the thread and see when it’ll be blocked due to reports from morons who state that Communism isn’t equal Nazism and Russians are not the ones who staret WW2 alondside with Germany.
I really like that 6th image where the Soviet and Nazi soldiers are just…talking. There’s no real formality to it, no real propaganda (well, except Stalin in the background), just a bunch of ordinary men talking, which is especially interesting because those Nazis would have been indoctrinated into believing that the Bolshevik Russians are pure evil.
I know they were both abhorrent states which committed horrific crimes, but it is also good to remember that at the end of the day, these armies were filled with regular people. Again, not arguing either side was good here, just pointing out a small thing I thought about