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Kuban cossacks, 60 year old pavel kamnev (left) and 63 year old mikhail grachev, who volunteered for service in a cossacks corps, in one attack, they sabered 28 german officers and men between them, northern caucasus, 1942
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Size: 5100 x 3164 (6.2MB)
Date: 21st March 2014
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Kuban cossacks, 60 year old pavel kamnev (left) and 63 year old mikhail grachev, who volunteered for service in a cossacks corps, in one attack, they sabered 28 german officers and men between them, northern caucasus, 1942
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful photograph from 1942, we see two remarkable individuals who embody the indomitable spirit of the Kuban Cossacks. On the left stands Pavel Kamnev, a resilient 60-year-old warrior, and beside him is Mikhail Grachev, aged 63. These brave men volunteered for service in a Cossack corps during World War II. The image captures a defining moment in their military careers when they fearlessly charged into battle on horseback. With their sabers raised high, Kamnev and Grachev unleashed an astonishing display of courage and skill as they engaged with the enemy forces. In one audacious attack alone, these valiant warriors managed to vanquish an astounding total of 28 German officers and soldiers. Set against the backdrop of the Northern Caucasus region, this photograph serves as a testament to the unwavering determination and resilience exhibited by these extraordinary soldiers during one of history's darkest chapters. Their unwavering loyalty to their homeland shines through as they proudly wear their Red Army uniforms. As members of the Soviet Union's cavalry unit during World War II, Kamnev and Grachev symbolize not only Russia's equestrian heritage but also its unyielding fight against tyranny. This image encapsulates both their heroism and that of countless others who fought alongside them on horseback throughout this tumultuous period. This historic print serves as a poignant reminder of those who sacrificed everything for freedom while highlighting the enduring bond between man and
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