Jewish Soldiers of the Russian Empire: a Family Story and Medals, Part 1

An American veteran searches for his roots and discovers many generations of soldiers who miraculously survived some of the bloodiest battles of modern history. Some served in Imperial Russian, Polish, and Soviet Armies from Russo-Turkish War though World War Two.
An incredible family story illustrated with medals.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Line of Soldiers since 16th Century
10:01 - An Ancestor is Conscripted in 1874 in Imperial Russia
55:31 - Medal Group 1
1:08:36 - Medal Group 2

Тэги:

#world_war_2 #Alexander_III #St._George_Cross #Crimean_War #Imperial_Russian_Medals #russo-turkish_war_(1877–78) #Crossing_of_Danube #зово

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