in the early hours of a hot july dawn a group of unusually dressed people carefully head on to the shore of one of the me up as tributaries there clad in servant military uniform from the days of world war two. in the summer of nine hundred forty one on the crossing the. one hundred thousand people were killed while they were trying to escape the surrounding enemy . eyewitnesses say that the river ran red with blood for several days now candles float down the river. moscow's military history club called the division has traveled here to honor the memory of fallen russian soldiers but this journey to smolensk is just the beginning now they have three thousand kilometers to cover across the european roads to take part in the legendary war in peace show in england.

in the village of belching and candles the old hope surrounded by a huge park today it attracts collectors of military vehicles and others with an interest in reenacting great battles of the past century the thirtieth war and peace show is about to take place. since the beginning of summer has turned the festival venue into a swamp. military enthusiastic began arriving long before the beginning of the show for them not even bad weather can overshadow the event they've been waiting a whole year for one after another festivals open up offering every thing from uniform buttons to tanks. number two number two do you read me number two over there's a gas station one hundred kilometers from there is a third of a tank left do you copy i copy. there was an accident i fell off a four wheeler and broke my spine before that i was a physician

a surgeon there is suddenly i was bedridden the last six months i started walking slowly recovering. the most thinking of was going to do when my friend from rostov told me he'd restored an old soviet probated car. i also had a gas sixty nine jeep it was me he restored it i did it in a minute she stopped saw it i needed a uniform to match. on the next day the rain passes by the campground and. historical reactors from a soviet afghan war paratroopers club a keenly digging away stubborn mud in accordance with military protocol the soldiers are preparing shelters in case of an enemy attack the most amazing thing is not one of these soldiers speak russian these people hail from belgium britain sweden france and holland. well we're digging a trench or trying to dig

a trench we're doing it by hand so. we'll see how far we get going to finish it reenacting soviet union in afghanistan because. there's no one else was there were basically it's nothing political. for communism or something it's just out of interest it was quite. interesting to research also quite hard. to convoy left moscow with four heavily loaded cars with trailers to cross seven european countries. and there's little time for rest. we had a pretty interesting trip to the war history show. to my friends. be friends with fascists.

but there is no ideology in it whatsoever but there's no difference between those dressed as the red army. would you put uniforms only serve to you know it is very nice when you pass a german camp in a soviet uniform and the german stand. by you. at the camp the festival. together with family. and friends and.

i think. tanks. to test. driving skills. as crew members. this. equipment. of the russian trip. only few stops in the most important places connected with.

one of them is the best fortress on the polish border. of the. garrison demonstrated outstanding bravery and resilience. troops. most of them death. carry are not. beltran has seen the start of a training program for newcomers to the desert platoon living history group they are meticulously reenacting scottish infantry units who fought in north africa in one thousand nine hundred eighty nine to forty three. using the renowned brynn gun carrier armored vehicles. 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. path 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 are living history group rather than a reenactment what we do is we try and show. the public how crudes 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 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 every few hours to meet the shuttle and arrive in time for the meeting in the old saxon town of torgau. here on april twenty fifth one thousand nine hundred five soviet an american troops met and embraced each other as brothers. this a ventilator became known as. history's full of curious paradoxes and today the descendants of russian soldiers are once again reunited with their friends at the river. time. the history but also keep the soul of a. soldier. the

russian the peace. the division. to. the famous. people to see them. take. the symbol of.

the queue for the ferry across. from. it's beginning to seem as though everyone in europe has put on a uniform and is heading for england. across the water. and the festival. doesn't just. have. to find the strength to change into dress. uniform. wearing glamorous period clothing the ladies are also invited to a night of swing and joint music. with a dance floor is picked as people see the same way their grandparents did. the british band to join basis.

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 and the jazz swing and music came out of the depression. and the world now there's a lot of economic problems so maybe people are looking for the same sort of. them up and that's what we try and bring some sunshine.

finally the russian convoy drives into the. heavily laden vehicles. get through much. of the international paratroopers in a rush to help them. to use his. last resort. they drive into the

field where the travel is a challenge. to sleep gives them a boost before sunrise the camp is finally set up and the russian group a fast asleep. technology . around russia.

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the war and peace show in kent england is in full swing russian military be an actress and even brought a mother like aaron to accordions to entertain the troops. with the first call to the famous beatle. song people begin to gather around it he said before turning a rumor that the russians had brought a ballet company to spread around the camp. of the war and peace show

there's always somebody taking pictures or video of what's going on they may use modern cell phones. and original hand crank cameras. this camp is a rare place with a 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 and take on the roles of proud tank driver or a brave paratrooper for a week. whatever their age. ways to go to the toys. half. especially recruits from western europe for quite some time.

good day comrades. but when it comes to the reality. on the mark. three i did it got to see one attempt out of three sure to be successful i'm coming to you one. two. three. not get away from me. thank you for your service. there are different attitudes towards afghanistan one thing is certain it's a bright history of our army. with heroism and courage of our soldiers and officers

and it is. one of the guys reconstruct the events of that time fascinating very worthwhile. living conditions. from the group. have totally embraced the mood. to try to recreate. as closely as possible. the history of the first. famous operation of september one thousand nine hundred. fifty.

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as we. know they years. and. we will remember. the british. soldiers practice the.

british. being a member of the club only the ability to wear a uniform properly and reenacts german life at the frontline but also to have a knowledge of how to handle equipment. this is why commander neil robinson is especially hard on recruits who had to show for the first time these things needle himself as an enthusiastic react disconnects 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 lucasfilm. his son continues the hobby. it's quite often that. people attempt to politicize people attempt to think that the reason why we do this is because somehow we are neo nazis also how we how right wing far right off i left wing leanings these things are not

true why is a terrible thing this is why it's called war not having snoozy one time terrible things happening 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 walk. just looks at the movies the movies the americans won the war. the russian people. seventy five percent almost all. these. people recognized that maybe seventy five percent of the effort. was committed by the recent people and not be americans.

so the contemporary. has nothing to do with. the boundaries between former enemies and allows people to better understand history and not to repeat the mistakes of the past however not everyone. you know. you have a faily in. food. and you don't want to approach the

uniform. when you salute you do not salute a person. and that's what we're there and they still got us i mean of all. the enemy and i really but the person is what. finally the day of the great battle comes british paratroopers will face off against. this huge interest. group to watch the an all terrain vehicle. the first shots ring out. according to the battle british paratroopers kick the germans out of a small dutch town and quickly took up defensive positions. british intelligence then revealed the enemy was sending numbers of infantry troops and tanks to take back.

to. change the course of. on the last night piece show comes to a close members of the british team reenacting the second. design to give their

russian friends from real surprise they've translated the famous song into english . for the first time. for many a symbol of soviet victory the song might just become an anthem for the. next in the history of the second. yes super super the yes the disappearing the bees a little there's been a new yeah yeah.

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