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Portrait #20 HSU... Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Portrait #19 Close-up pic #2 Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Portrait #19 Close-up pic. Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Portrait #19 Another HSU. Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Portrait #18 Close-up pic #2 Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Portrait #18 Close-up pic. Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Portrait #18 A Hero of Russia... with a screwback Red Banner and many wounds. Ch. Pic : ? Christophe ? ChR Collection

Now, let's wait for Marc's verdict. And, if I'm the winner, I'll try to post something easier... Cheers. Ch.

Hi Christian, Many thanks for your kind words. Here are two maps, coming from this interesting site : http://www.nortfort.ru/index_e.html Cheers. Ch.

Here are my proposals : 1. What is the Russian name of the place? Nevsky Pyatachok , in Russian: Не́вский пятачо́к 2. Where is it located? What front was it part of? 50 km East of St Petersburg. Part of the Leningradsky front / Volkhov Front. 3. What was the maximum size (approximate) of the battlefield? 1 km. 4. How long did the battle last (beginning/ending dates)? From January 1942 to January 1943. 5. What was the first unit engaged in the opening battle? 45th Guard Rifle Division. 6. What is there today? A National Memorial, built as part of the "Green Belt of Glory" commemorating the heroic resistance during the siege of Leningrad. Ch.

Bryan, Belaruski, Carol I, Dan, Wild Card, Andreas, Ivan, Kim, Chuck (in Oregon)... and the others... WHERE ARE YOU ? Come on back, guys!!!! Ch.

Hey, I'm back after 10 days travelling in India and Singapore... The fact is that we are now only 8 Members to animate and post in the Quiz. This does not mean that more Members don't read and look at it, but only a few of us actively participate. I think we have now to solve Marc's challenge, and maybe for a while try to post easier challenges to attract new Members, or make some come back... What do you think ? And, now, back to Marc's question and hints. Cheers. Ch.

Hi, For our french Members, the film exists in French version, under the title : "Requiem pour un massacre". I have bought it in the version below; but not got yet time to see it... : http://www.potemkine.fr/catalogue_RM.php In this edition, it include interviews by the film maker and the main actor. Cheers. Ch.

I would like to take the opportunity to say Welcome to hipnos, an newcomer in the Quiz !!!!! Cheers. Ch.

Hi Gaston. My pleasure. But, reading hand-written Russian is so difficult for me (I'm just a beginner in Russian) that I would prefer a more experienced Member to give you the right names. If no one else helps you, I promise I will try... Cheers. Ch.

And this one from Kazakhstan. Ch.

This one from Belarus. Ch.

This one is from Azerbaijan. Ch.

William, These are good points... Cheers. Ch.

Marc, Interesting set. Please, could you post the SN of each RB ? Many thanks in advance. Cheers. Ch.

Hi Christian, I certainly agree about the location that Marc seemed to show us... But, as he also referred to "Verdun", with heavy casualties... Cheers. Ch.

Hi Marc, Not an easy one... I'm thinking about Operation uranus and Stalingrad... 1. What is the Russian name of the place? Volgograd 2. Where is it located? What front was it part of? Close to the former Stalingrad. Southern Front. 3. What was the maximum size (approximate) of the battlefield? 250 km. 4. How long did the battle last (beginning/ending dates)? Operation Uranus took place from 19 November 1942 to 2 February 1943 5. What was the first unit engaged in the opening battle? 3 complete armies, the 1st Guards Army, 5th Tank Army, and 21st Army. 6. What is there today? A memorial complex commemorating the battle, dominated by an immense allegorical sculpture of Mother Russia, was erected on the Mamayev Kurgan, a hill that saw some of the most intense fighting during the battle. Cheers. Ch.

Hi again, Enzo. Please, have a look at this discussion in another Soviet Forum : http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/soviet-...vate-hands.html Cheers. Ch.

Hi Enzo, Interesting point. It would be interesting to know who did it... I don't find your copy so bad, even if is still far from the quality of the one for sale by Igor, and already mentioned above. Cheers. Ch.

Ok, Marc. Back to work... But, for me, only as soon as Friday, as I will travel tomorrow... Cheers. Ch.