10-21-2003, 05:53 PM
Shawn:
Good points. I particularly thank you for getting me to study the history of the river flotillas. Dotseko's FLOT, VOYNA, POBEDA 1941-1945, has a separate chapter on the flotillas. I assume that your reference was to their role ferrying troops across the Danube. Their naval infantry tactical role was not large. The book has some great photos of the flotilla, including one of Soviet army troops coming ahore on lend-lease DUKWs and an all-female cutter crew.
I seem to remember reading that the average commonwealth soldier ended the war with four decoration, five if he was unlucky. They included the Africa Star, the Italy Star and the European Star (unlucky guy) as well as two King George war service medals. Different concept from a different kind of war.
I think that you would have an up-hill fight trying to convince any Yugoslav who was there that they were truly liberated by the Soviets. Regards, Bob
Good points. I particularly thank you for getting me to study the history of the river flotillas. Dotseko's FLOT, VOYNA, POBEDA 1941-1945, has a separate chapter on the flotillas. I assume that your reference was to their role ferrying troops across the Danube. Their naval infantry tactical role was not large. The book has some great photos of the flotilla, including one of Soviet army troops coming ahore on lend-lease DUKWs and an all-female cutter crew.
I seem to remember reading that the average commonwealth soldier ended the war with four decoration, five if he was unlucky. They included the Africa Star, the Italy Star and the European Star (unlucky guy) as well as two King George war service medals. Different concept from a different kind of war.
I think that you would have an up-hill fight trying to convince any Yugoslav who was there that they were truly liberated by the Soviets. Regards, Bob
