In February 1945 the striking anti-tank brigade “Russia” was formed from the ROA soldiers and officers. 1,200 persons served in it under the command of Colonel Galkin. The brigade was subordinated to anti-tank division “Vistula” and fought hard on the river Oder. They called it “fire brigade” because it fought on the most dangerous front zones. In the beginning of April the brigade together with 1604th (former 714th Danish) regiment was included in ROA 1st division.
Panzerjager Brigade Russland
Forschungsmitarbeiter Mitch Williamson is a technical writer with an interest in military and naval affairs. He has published articles in Cross & Cockade International and Wartime magazines. He was research associate for the Bio-history Cross in the Sky, a book about Charles ‘Moth’ Eaton’s career, in collaboration with the flier’s son, Dr Charles S. Eaton. He also assisted in picture research for John Burton’s Fortnight of Infamy. Mitch is now publishing on the WWW various specialist websites combined with custom website design work. He enjoys working and supporting his local C3 Church. “Curate and Compile“
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