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THE VICTORY AT THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR WAS SIGNIFICANT FOR THE ARMENIAN PEOPLE
Laura Grigorian
http://artsakhtert.com/eng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=251:t he-victory-at-the-great-patriotic-war-was-significant-for-the-armenian-people&catid=1:all&Itemid=1
Friday, 24 June 2011 05:54
70 years ago, on June 22, 4:00 am, without declaring war, fascist
Germany perfidiously attacked the USSR.
Armenian soldiers also fought heroically at all the fronts of the war.
320.000 Armenians from Armenia, 50.000 from Nagorno Karabakh,
and 200.000 from other UnionRepublics were called up. Over 100.000
Armenian soldiers fought at the allied armies. The total number of
Armenian soldiers and officers made 671.000, 367.000 of which perished.
Commander of one of the 10 fronts was an Armenian - Hovhannes
Baghramian; three Armenians were commanders of armies, six - commanders
of corps, 26 - commanders of divisions, 100 - commanders of brigades
and regiments.
Following is an interview with Chairman of the NKR Union of War and
Labor Veterans Sergey Barseghian:
- Mr. Barseghian 70 years ago the Great Patriotic War started, in
which the Artsakh people also participated. Let's recall the day and
the Armenian people's contribution to the achievement of the victory.
- In 1939, the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact with Germany.
But, this stayed fixed only on the paper. On June 22, 1941, 4:00 am,
fascist Germany, without declaring war, perfidiously attacked the
Soviet Union. The Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people started.
Germany prepared for the war long ago, creating a powerful army, and
had great successes just from the first days of the war. Yet in 1939,
starting the World War II, Nazi Germany occupied almost the whole
Europe. It continued the war with Great Britain and aspired to achieve
the world supremacy. It planned to conduct a Blitzkrieg against the
USSR, or to finish it in undertime, eliminating it as a state.
Actually, the Stalingrad Battle (February 1942) determined the
fate of the Soviet Union: the armed forces led by Field Marshal Von
Paulius underwent capitulation here, which became pivotal for the
Red Army. 22 German Generals, over 300.000 soldiers and officers were
taken prisoner. Later, about 7 or 8 great victories were also won -
up to Berlin, to hoisting the flag of the Soviet Union over Reichstag.
Together with many nations within the former Soviet Union, the Armenian
people rose for defending our common Motherland from the enemy's
aggression. Armenians were notable at the Great Patriotic War for
their feats and heroic deeds. The Karabakh people gave 4 Marshals,
3 Vice-Admirals, 26 Generals and about 1000 other high-ranking
officers. 105.000 Armenians, including 35.000 from Karabakh, were
awarded with Soviet and foreign orders and medals. 27 Armenians,
including 7 from Karabakh, became holders of all the three degrees of
'Glory' order. By the way, holders of three degrees of 'Glory' order
are considered heroes. 11.600 fighters, including 106 Armenians,
were awarded to the hero title. Two Armenians were awarded to the
hero title twice. I should note that among the Transcaucasia nations
only Armenians had twofold heroes.
- Mr. Barseghian, the Artsakh War was, surely, our war and entire
Artsakh rose for the defense of the homeland. Our freedom fighters
mainly joined the military activities voluntarily. Were there many
volunteers at the World War II?
- During the Great Patriotic War, military registration and enlistment
offices called up all the men and sent to war. But, I should note
that there were also many volunteers that time. I mean specifically
volunteers from Artsakh. That war was also considered sacred.
Generally, 61 states, with 1,7 billion residents, participated in
the World War II. Armenians sent 6 national divisions to the war. The
89th Armenian Taman Division reached Berlin from the Caucasus...
- Recently, some young people have expressed their opinion that the
participation of Karabakhians in the Great Patriotic War was for
nothing... What did Armenians gain from that war?
- I have also heard similar expressions, which are revolting. I'll
suggest an episode, and let those people make a corresponding
conclusion. According to the plan of Nazi Germany, the USSR territory
had to be divided into several parts after its capture. One of them
was called "Caucasus". And Turkey, which signed a friendship agreement
with Nazi Germany on the eve of the war, actually, supported it. It
deployed 26 divisions on its borders, threatening the USSR. The latter
was forced to keep some of its forces on the border, while they were
extremely needed at the front. Turkey waited for the outcome of the
Stalingrad battle for attacking the USSR. The victory of the Soviet
Army here prevented Turkey's possible aggression, which was a great
danger for the Armenian people.
It was a strategic-political and diplomatic victory that the USSR
wasn't left alone in the war against fascism. The USA, Great Britain,
France, and other countries cooperated with the USSR for struggling
jointly against fascism. An anti-fascist grouping of allied states
was formed.
From: A. Papazian
Laura Grigorian
http://artsakhtert.com/eng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=251:t he-victory-at-the-great-patriotic-war-was-significant-for-the-armenian-people&catid=1:all&Itemid=1
Friday, 24 June 2011 05:54
70 years ago, on June 22, 4:00 am, without declaring war, fascist
Germany perfidiously attacked the USSR.
Armenian soldiers also fought heroically at all the fronts of the war.
320.000 Armenians from Armenia, 50.000 from Nagorno Karabakh,
and 200.000 from other UnionRepublics were called up. Over 100.000
Armenian soldiers fought at the allied armies. The total number of
Armenian soldiers and officers made 671.000, 367.000 of which perished.
Commander of one of the 10 fronts was an Armenian - Hovhannes
Baghramian; three Armenians were commanders of armies, six - commanders
of corps, 26 - commanders of divisions, 100 - commanders of brigades
and regiments.
Following is an interview with Chairman of the NKR Union of War and
Labor Veterans Sergey Barseghian:
- Mr. Barseghian 70 years ago the Great Patriotic War started, in
which the Artsakh people also participated. Let's recall the day and
the Armenian people's contribution to the achievement of the victory.
- In 1939, the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact with Germany.
But, this stayed fixed only on the paper. On June 22, 1941, 4:00 am,
fascist Germany, without declaring war, perfidiously attacked the
Soviet Union. The Great Patriotic War of the Soviet people started.
Germany prepared for the war long ago, creating a powerful army, and
had great successes just from the first days of the war. Yet in 1939,
starting the World War II, Nazi Germany occupied almost the whole
Europe. It continued the war with Great Britain and aspired to achieve
the world supremacy. It planned to conduct a Blitzkrieg against the
USSR, or to finish it in undertime, eliminating it as a state.
Actually, the Stalingrad Battle (February 1942) determined the
fate of the Soviet Union: the armed forces led by Field Marshal Von
Paulius underwent capitulation here, which became pivotal for the
Red Army. 22 German Generals, over 300.000 soldiers and officers were
taken prisoner. Later, about 7 or 8 great victories were also won -
up to Berlin, to hoisting the flag of the Soviet Union over Reichstag.
Together with many nations within the former Soviet Union, the Armenian
people rose for defending our common Motherland from the enemy's
aggression. Armenians were notable at the Great Patriotic War for
their feats and heroic deeds. The Karabakh people gave 4 Marshals,
3 Vice-Admirals, 26 Generals and about 1000 other high-ranking
officers. 105.000 Armenians, including 35.000 from Karabakh, were
awarded with Soviet and foreign orders and medals. 27 Armenians,
including 7 from Karabakh, became holders of all the three degrees of
'Glory' order. By the way, holders of three degrees of 'Glory' order
are considered heroes. 11.600 fighters, including 106 Armenians,
were awarded to the hero title. Two Armenians were awarded to the
hero title twice. I should note that among the Transcaucasia nations
only Armenians had twofold heroes.
- Mr. Barseghian, the Artsakh War was, surely, our war and entire
Artsakh rose for the defense of the homeland. Our freedom fighters
mainly joined the military activities voluntarily. Were there many
volunteers at the World War II?
- During the Great Patriotic War, military registration and enlistment
offices called up all the men and sent to war. But, I should note
that there were also many volunteers that time. I mean specifically
volunteers from Artsakh. That war was also considered sacred.
Generally, 61 states, with 1,7 billion residents, participated in
the World War II. Armenians sent 6 national divisions to the war. The
89th Armenian Taman Division reached Berlin from the Caucasus...
- Recently, some young people have expressed their opinion that the
participation of Karabakhians in the Great Patriotic War was for
nothing... What did Armenians gain from that war?
- I have also heard similar expressions, which are revolting. I'll
suggest an episode, and let those people make a corresponding
conclusion. According to the plan of Nazi Germany, the USSR territory
had to be divided into several parts after its capture. One of them
was called "Caucasus". And Turkey, which signed a friendship agreement
with Nazi Germany on the eve of the war, actually, supported it. It
deployed 26 divisions on its borders, threatening the USSR. The latter
was forced to keep some of its forces on the border, while they were
extremely needed at the front. Turkey waited for the outcome of the
Stalingrad battle for attacking the USSR. The victory of the Soviet
Army here prevented Turkey's possible aggression, which was a great
danger for the Armenian people.
It was a strategic-political and diplomatic victory that the USSR
wasn't left alone in the war against fascism. The USA, Great Britain,
France, and other countries cooperated with the USSR for struggling
jointly against fascism. An anti-fascist grouping of allied states
was formed.
From: A. Papazian