Irregular Troops Collection

Lyudmila pavlichenko, famous 26 year old russian guerrilla sniper who has killed 309 germans, for which she was made a senior lieutenant and given the order of lenin, a former historian

Persian Irregular Troops (engraving)
2772506 Persian Irregular Troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian Irregular Troops)

World war 2, russian partisans executing a fascist in the bryansk forest region, 1942

Lyudmila pavlichenko, 26 year old russian guerrilla sniper who has killed 309 germans, for which she was made a senior lieutenant and given the order of lenin, a former historian

World war 2, commander of a russian partisan detachment explaining a mission to his men, september 1941

World war 2, partisans of village n at target practice, september 1941

World war 2, a partisan airplane (polikarpov po-2) flying over leningrad territory, the word partisan is written on the side of the plane

13 year old guerrilla who killed four germans

T, shebayeva (l), a guerrilla of the serpukhov district, moscow region, after returning from an assignment, describes to other girls her experiences during world war ll

World war 2, partisans fighting along side red army soldiers in the foothills of the carpathians, 1943

Russian partisans during world war ll

World war 2, a russian partisan signing the oath of a red partisan, september 1941

World war 2, three young women, collective farmers from village n who have joined the partisans, august 1941

World war 2, russian partisans on their way to an ambush behind enemy lines, july 1942

World war 2, masha d, , a young partisan who was killed by the germans in the leningrad region

A soviet guerrilla during world war ll

Vitya, a young volunteer scout, the hitlerites killed his parents, the 12 year old patriot is avenging them and has already accounted for five hitlerites

Tactical drills of an ossoaviakhim detachment, ossoaviakhim is the civilian organization for chemical and air defense, in pre-war time it numbered several millions

World war 2, russian partisans behind enemy lines setting fire to a freight train at a german supply depot

World war 2, a russian partisan in the leningrad region kissing his mother good-bye before leaving with his detachment

World war 2, russian partisans in the leningrad region

World war 2, an old peasant woman bringing bread to soviet partisans in byelorussia, january 1944

World war 2, ukrainian partisans waiting in ambush, october 1943

World war 2, a young woman partisan milking a cow seized from the germans behind enemy lines so that wounded members of the group can have fresh milk, october 1943

Soviet guerrillas man made an anti-aircraft gun made from an anti-tank rifle mounted on a wheel

World war 2, russian partisan scouts in the leningrad region

Soviet guerrillas during world war ll

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"Irregular Troops: Unsung Heroes of War" In the annals of history, there are remarkable individuals who defy convention and leave an indelible mark on the world. Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a fearless Russian guerrilla sniper, stands as a testament to the extraordinary courage displayed by irregular troops during times of conflict. At just 26 years old, she achieved legendary status by eliminating 309 German soldiers with her deadly accuracy. Her exceptional achievements earned her the rank of senior lieutenant and bestowed upon her the prestigious Order of Lenin. Before becoming a renowned sniper, Pavlichenko was a historian whose life took an unexpected turn when war engulfed her homeland. She valiantly defended Odessa and Sevastopol against enemy forces, remaining steadfast until their last breaths were drawn. Throughout her arduous journey, she endured four wounds but never wavered in her commitment to protect her country. Pavlichenko's story is not unique; it resonates with countless others who fought as irregular troops across different corners of the globe. Engravings depicting Persian Irregular Troops remind us that these unconventional warriors have existed throughout history – answering The Eastern Question with their unwavering resolve. From India to Russia's Bryansk Forest region during World War II, partisans carried out daring missions against fascist oppressors. A haunting image captures them executing one such enemy combatant while another shows their commander meticulously explaining strategies to his loyal men. Even children joined this fight for freedom – a thirteen-year-old guerrilla bravely taking down four Germans serves as a poignant reminder that age is no barrier when defending what you hold dear. T. Shebayeva from Serpukhov District returned from assignments during World War II and shared tales of resilience with other girls who yearned for justice amidst chaos. The collaboration between partisans and Red Army soldiers in the Carpathians' foothills exemplifies the unity forged in times of crisis.