Brest Fortress is a Soviet WWII memorial. The fortress is massive and the heroism of its defenders vast. The city of Brest lies close to the border of Poland and the German felt it would be an easy city to control when they invaded in 1941.
At the main entrance, a recording of soldier songs, gunfire, and a radio broadcast informing of the German attack echo as we walked through the star-shaped opening.
This shows the part that remained after the bombing and the part the are rebuilding as a museum. We didn't have time to go inside. The German army thought it would be easy to take the city of Brest, but were surprised with the strength and determination of the Soviet Army which defended the city for 30 day.
The Thirst statue. Men would risk their lives at night to get to the river and fill their helmet with water for the other soldiers.
This huge Valour Monument is to honor the men that fought to defend their country against the German invasion. Their names are written on a sky-scraping obelisk, with an eternal flame.
Nikalaivsky Church, the oldest in the city, was a large monastery before being turned into a soldier's garrison club during Soviet Times. It has since been restored and now holds regular services.
Khomskie Gate, the outer face is riddled with hundreds of bullet and shrapnel holes.
Sister Ionina, Elder Wade, Sister Wade, Elder Cecil, Elder Minakov, Sister Lavrenteya
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5 comments:
I like the effort they put into their war memorials. I can't believe how huge this one is.
That man in the rock looks kinda scary!! There are memorials all over for the wars. It must have been so terrible.
You get to take some good pictures. You will have a good picture book when your mission is over.
I'm very impressed with how much you remember and can put into your blog. I've learned a lot about the area from your blog. Thank you.
I am impressed with all the things you have seen in that country. Serigi is so good to get you to them when you are out on projects. Anxious to meet him.
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