and refresh his driving skills test drive. his family. for a practice run and together with one of his crew members. this is center stage. and a tank arranged to demonstrate equipment and weapons. there is a timetable of the russian trip. only a few stops in the most important places connected with the war one of them is the best fortress on the polish border. and plan to conquer it in the first hours of the war. garrison demonstrated outstanding bravery and resilience. behind the advancing german troops the defenders fought bitterly for. most of the

metal heroes death their story became a. carrier carrier. beltran has seen the start of a training program for newcomers to the desert platoon living history group they are now meticulously reenacting scottish infantry units who fought in north africa in one thousand nine hundred eighty nine to forty three. using the renowned brand gun carrier armored vehicles. the club members but the biggest emphasis on the atmosphere in the camp and pay strict attention to the everyday life of a soldier from that time. yeah they. do want to be accurate and we do want to be serious but not over serious because we are paying respect to the people who were in the desert war we actually are

living history group rather than a reenactment group what we do is we try and show. the public how crude tried to live a normal life in an abnormal situation and during the war i think the nazi uniforms i think the japanese uniforms i don't think the time is now i think when all our veterans are are away then i think yeah i don't believe that we should be doing or showing uniforms that make them suffer. germany greets the russian convoy with gloomy weather and cold rain. to drive a swamp over every few hours to meet the shuttle and arrive in time for the meeting in the old saxon town of tall girl. here on april twenty fifth one thousand nine hundred five soviet and american troops met and embraced each other as brothers. this a ventilator became known as. history is full of curious paradoxes and today the

descendants of russian soldiers are once again reunited with their friends at the river elbe. but this time the ones in allied uniforms the germans from a military reenactment society it's possible their own grandfathers fought on the eastern front. these men who proudly wear the uniform of the allies. next to history but also keep the soul of a common world war two soldier alive. the russian isn't coming to the unpeaceful two handed throughout the year the division has been working on the restoration of two soviet era vehicles into a motorcycle and their pride and joy the famous gaz. this truck was often used

during wartime and now they're showing it off to all of europe. to be alive we want people to see them that's how we can commemorate those who used to drive them. away as a copy of the full model double we're taking this to great britain on purpose there's no such cause they're. the symbol of the second world war. three. continental europe is now behind them people standing in the queue for the ferry across the english channel can hardly believe that a bunch of mad russians has managed to make it all the way here from moscow with every minute new military vehicles arrive it's beginning to seem as though everyone in europe has put on a uniform and is heading for england. across the water is the port of dover and from there the festival site is close at hand. life in

a military camp doesn't just around hardship. having left behind the battlefield many managed to find the strength to change into dress. uniform. wearing glamorous period clothing the ladies are also invited out to a night of swing and joint music. this marquee with a dance floor is perfect as people see the same way their grandparents did. the british band to join basis kicks off. i think the music that we play on the music of the voters is coming back now because. a lot of people find it here the young people think it's near the older

people remember it but i think also people are getting fed up of just. you know electric pop music and also somebody suggested that in the thirty's jazz swing and music came out of the depression. and the world now there's a lot of you know economical problems so maybe people are looking for the same sort of entertainment to cheer them up and that's what we try and bring some sunshine.

finally the russian convoy drives into the camp. heavily laden vehicles desperately . good through much showed up by tanks. members of the international club of soviet paratroopers in afghanistan who rushed to help them but even their combined efforts don't help. the commander of the second army tank as to use his all terrain vehicle as a last resort. with its help they drive into the water logged field where the travellers face another challenge they're setting up army tents. it doesn't go so well at first their fathers and grandfathers were far more adept at risk during the war but the overwhelming desire for sleep gives them a boost before sunrise the camp is finally set up and all the members of the russian reenactment group

a fast asleep. fast . you know how sometimes you see a story and it seems so you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else and you hear or see some other part of it and realized everything you thought . i'm tom hartman welcome to the big picture. of. the war and peace show in canton go and is in full swing russian military react as of even brought about a like a into accordions to entertain the troops. with the first call to the famous beatles

song people begin to gather around the t.v. so before turning a rumor that the russians had brought a ballet company to spread around the camp. because. of the war and peace shows there's always somebody taking pictures or video of what's going on they may use modern cell phones or even an original hand crank camera. this camp is a rare place where the combination of eccentric people and historic military hardware can be found many of those in attendance lead normal lives but once a year after thorough preparations they come here to fulfill their childhood dreams can take on the role of a proud tank driver or a brave paratrooper for a week. whatever their age big boys will hold ways want to go to the toys. i don't. know from the division to science to pay

a courtesy visit to his paratrooper neighbors the retired colonel has not talked to young soldiers especially recruits from western europe for quite some time. line is that. but some of the military formalities get a little lost in translation but good day comrades right back oh yeah this is invincible. but when it comes to the reality of fighting with bennett's everything becomes clear without words. what i did not reach you to white on the mark. turning around three i did it got it you see one attempt out of three sure to be successful i'm coming to you but i want. to. turning around thirty three. you will not get away from me to elaine. thank you for

your service. there are different attitudes towards the events in afghanistan one thing is certain it's a brighter day each in the history of our army it's associated with heroism and courage of our soldiers and officers and it is worthy of rain. so when the guys reconstruct the events of that time go fascinating over and very worthwhile. living conditions at the main camp somewhat spartan. from the group just ordinary men have totally embraced the mood they've set up their camp in the dark and damp woods to try to recreate the water conditions as closely as possible. here they are the history of the first squadron of the british army they took part in the famous operation of september nine hundred forty four when more than fifteen thousand soldiers were killed or taken prisoner.

in the world series just. because in holland it's very wooded surroundings and it's perfect for us to. go back in time. and think it's not the. british paratroopers are at full combat readiness very soon they'll head for the central arena to encounter the enemy. division of the very last. is not just wearing a uniform probably handling weapons correctly or even adopting the spirit of a soldier it is. the memory of soldiers who never returned from war.

of their british colleagues a multinational team of reactors arrived at the memorial at holy trinity church in east pac a. shout. as we. age shall not weary them nor the years. at the going down of the sun and. we will remember. that. begins according to the national preferences of each participant the french. and hang out with. the british. drink coca-cola. while the german camp holds

a training session. soldiers practice the delivery of wounded soldiers to a field hospital and provide first aid to someone suffering from massive blood loss . of this unit are british. being a member of the club requires not only the ability to wear a uniform properly and we annex german life for the front line but also to have a knowledge of how to handle equipment. see this is why commander neil robinson is especially hard on recruits who are at the show for the first time these things are very neil himself is an enthusiastic reactor disconnect his father fought against the germans in the navy but never met them face to face just after the role his father began collecting german army memorabilia to get to know his former enemy better meyer technique that his son now continues to hold. it's quite often that.

people attempt to politicize people attempt to to think that the reason why we do this is because somehow we are neo nazis or somehow we have right wing far right off i left wing leanings these things are not true war is a terrible thing this is why it's called war not having snoozy one time terrible things happening was terrible thing war in itself is a crime against humanity and it is monsoon always to forget. the sacrifices that were made by people in all human forms in walk. just looks at the movies the movies the americans won the war. the russian people. seventy five percent almost all casualties in the east and maybe it's time people recognized that maybe seventy five percent of the effort. was committed by the recent people and not be americans.

for the contemporary historically. the hobby has nothing to do with ideology it blurs the boundaries between former enemies and allows people to better understand history and not to repeat the mistakes of the past however not everyone shares this opinion but. to me. it's in your back in your mind is

the enemy you know. you have a failure in. food if. and you don't want to approach it's a uniform effort they said with me when you're so low you do not salute a person. and that's what we're there and they still got us i mean of all. how did the enemy and i really but the person is what. finally the day of the great battle comes british paratroopers will face off against democrat units in this battle around his huge interest even comrade stalin joined crew to watch the encounter from his all terrain vehicle. at last the first shots ring out. according to the battle scenario british paratroopers

kicked the germans out of a small dutch town and quickly took up defensive positions. british intelligence then revealed to the enemy was sending large numbers of infantry troops and tanks to take back the town. unnecessary bloodshed the. negotiators to the town. or surrender. the. british paratroopers fierce fighting erupted again the best german troops launched an attack of their own. superior german. the british inflicted heavy casualties. on the strength of british troops began to fade as germany units flooded in then all of a sudden the sound of bagpipes rang the exploding shells. paying attention to the bullets whistling overhead. calmly walked across the battlefield. exhausted

soldiers. it's possible. to pay tribute to the. six nine hundred forty four. from his commando beaches of normandy. soldiers fighting on the battlefield. pointed out that this was an english regulations the. scottish. didn't apply. as he played through the whole battle. because they thought he was. seventy years old scottish bagpipe still retain their place as a weapon that can change the course of combat.

on the last night peace show comes to a close members of the british team reenacting the second. design to give their russian friends a real surprise they've translated the famous words i'm song katyusha into english and to sing it for the first time. for many years a symbol of soviet victory the song might just become an anthem for those reenacting the history of the second world.

the stories that shapes this week when western nations ramp up calls for military intervention in syria in order to protect refugees but praise criticism for aiming to help the rebels these will tactics are accused of being the crime. julian assange might have to spend from six months to fully get at the ecuadorian embassy in london the whistleblower makes it four calls during a rare interview saying he hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the standoff. also no longer and outcomes to iran refutes myths of its international isolation by posting a high profile summit attended by leaders at senior politicians from over one hundred countries despite opposition from washington. the winner takes it all russian business tycoon robin abramovich wins a multi billion dollar battle against fellow countrymen various brzezinski and the

london court in a case full of occasions of dirty dealings and friends. hello and welcome to twenty four hour news of life. with the latest news on the week's top stories western powers have pushed this week for setting up for an protect it saves zones in syria a move that would effectively mean armed intervention given the opposition to the idea from russia and china britain has hinted foreign nations could act without the un's approval it's been argued the buffer zones are needed to help syrian refugees but some experts believe those behind the initiative pursuing that interests in the first place. it's a pretext it's still another way to divide and take over the country using the united nations as your vehicle it is unfortunately

a repetition of what happened in libya where the united nations is being used to promote for instance promote case that playbook worked in libya they want to drive a safe way for them to let those work anymore but there is no desire by the west nato to have a negotiated settlement the oldest purpose of this exercise is to make sure that there is no competition in the middle east for pipelines such as by way of syria iran and other places and all these other things are excuses to claim that they care one bit about humanitarian concerns as it is a gross. rebel fighters say that a foreign power is coming in and establishing a no fly zone over syria would significantly help them in that fight against the assad regime meanwhile they toxics employed by the opposition on the ground are raising more questions as always this account and found out. it was another disturbing example of the many atrocities committed throughout the syrian war

a truck bomb with homemade explosives headed for a checkpoint to the entrance of syria's largest city. but the men that are loading it aren't assad forces they're one of the many groups fighting under the banner of the free syrian army and their captive is said to be a member of the should be a militia with very close ties to the us a government the video filmed by the new york times and turn into an on air segment by the b.b.c. captured about human rights groups called evidence of an attempted murder a potential war crime under international law review of rebels from the free syrian army trying to use a prisoner as an unwitting suicide bomber in their attacks on government forces now the cameras didn't follow the prisoner who had no idea while being blindfolded he was actually embarking on a suicide mission he simply thought that he was being given his freedom the very next morning he was said to have escaped after the bombs failed to detonate and the b.b.c. had aired the story on august twenty second but this glimpse into the darker side of some of the tactics now being used in the uprising never aired again the story

was also pulled from the b.b.c. website the network told me that this was due to copyright issues and this very video raises the question about whether such tactics may be more widespread among the opposition than what has been previously documented they have yet to draw the same level of scrutiny as the crimes committed by the government were tallaght in syria is met with more whether by the government or the rebels the violence seems to be the name of the game and he further shatters the prospects for peace agreement reality for the civilians caught in this bitter war. for r.t. in moscow. still unclear who exactly forms the fragmented syrian opposition western governments to help them seize power in the conflict or country france has outside opponents to form a provisional government promising to recognize it as the legitimate representative of the new syria. alice is that what could be behind the suggestion by paris and its potential implications are online for you as r.t.

. julian assange once again broke his silence giving his first interview since being granted political asylum by ecuador talking to a latin american t.v. network they whistleblower defenders of the wiki leaks cause pointing out that no one was hurt as a result of publications on the website something that cannot be said about america's actions in iraq and afghanistan was exposed also lashed out at the u.s. codes overwhelming surveillance practices and what he called a global spy network implemented by google this the wiki leaks believes is leading to trans national totalitarianism with the public in the west increasingly influenced by press manipulation and speaking about his own future as has been holed up in the ecuadorian embassy in london for over two months now so it is my take from six months to up to a year for him to become a free man and with and from the u.k. the independence party told r.t.

that asuncion might be right to count all sweden eventually dropping the case against him. i don't. very quick resolution to this unfortunately for the. police weren't under enough pressure with all the other policing they are going to do it would be a lympics of everything else at the moment. but i don't see a resolution that you know william hague will stop threatening to storm the ecuadorian embassy which i think he was very foolish to even hint to rigidly but we might come to some arrangement would be a quick dorian's i don't know but i think the most likely thing is that real. lies that they they've created by not sending a prosecutor to talk to him in england as he offered to do to speak to them to answer their questions by going this heavy handed route i think they've they've made a rod for their own back in they're going to end up having to drop it but i don't think they'll do it anytime soon and all the twists and turns of june and sandra's a long running start.