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 their clad in servant military uniform from the days of world war two. in the summer of nine hundred forty one on the side of the of a 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 and 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 reaction great battles of the past century the thirtieth war and peace show is about to take place. to ensure rain 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 everything from uniform buttons to tanks. number two number two do you read me number two over to visit 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. or that i was a physician

a surgeon is suddenly i was bedridden the last six months i started walking slowly recovering. was thinking of was going to do when my friend from rostov told me he'd restored an old soviet probated cause. i also had a gas sixty nine cheap it was me he restored it i did it in a mill. saw it i need a uniform to match the last hour. on the next day the rain passes by the campground and. historical those from a soviet afghan war paratroopers club keenly digging away the 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 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. uniforms only served to you know it is very nice when you pass a german camp in a soviet uniform and the germans stand. by you but. at the camp the festival. together with families. and friends and. british police officers. and.

i think. tanks. to test. driving skills. as crew members. of the russian trip. 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 the 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 nine hundred thirty nine to forty three. using the renowned brende 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. 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 crude tried to live a normal life in an abnormal situation and during the war the nazi uniforms i think the japanese uniforms i don't think the time is now i think when all our veterans are our way 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 a swath of it 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. society. the history but also keep the soul of.

the russian coming to the peace. to. the famous. people to see them. take. the symbol.

of. everyone in europe. and he's heading for england. across. the festival. and. doesn't just. find the strength to change into dress. uniform. wearing glamorous period clothing the ladies are also invited out to a night of swing enjoy music. with a dance floor is perfect 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 old 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 third jazz swaying and music came out of for 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. heavily laden vehicles desperately. three. paratroopers in a rush to help them. to use his. they drive into the

field where the trouble is a challenge. to sleep gives them a boost. and. a fast asleep.

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the. russian military. to accordions to entertain the troops. the first of the famous beatles song people together. a. ballet company spread around the camp. and the war and peace show there's always somebody taking pictures or video.

an original hand cranked camera. this camp is a rare place with a combination of eccentric people and historic military hardware that can be found many of those in attendance league. but once again after thorough preparations they come here to fulfill their childhood dreams and take on the real proud thank dr for a brave paratrooper for a week. whatever their age. ways to play the toys. specially 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. 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. 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 at the. from the group. have totally embraced the mood they've set up. to try to recreate. as closely as possible. the history of the first. famous operation of september one thousand nine hundred. fifteen. killed.

very. correctly. it is. a multinational team of. trinity church. oh. i. know.

and. we will remember. the british. soldiers practice the.

british. being a member of the club. to wear a uniform properly and we annex german life for 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 very neil himself is an enthusiastic react 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 lose his former enemy. his son continues to be. it's quite often that. people attempt to politicize people attempt to think that the reason why we do this is because somehow we also how we how right wing fly right off on left wing leanings these things are not true is a terrible thing this is why it's called war not having snoozy time terrible things

happening terrible things 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. of these. people recognized 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 us and allows people to better understand history and not to repeat the mistakes of the past however not everyone. you know. you have a failure in. food. and you don't want to approach the uniform they said with. you do not salute.

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 old. 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 the enemy was sending numbers of infantry troops and tanks to take back the town.

the course of. last night. comes to a close members of the british team reenacting the second tank designed to give their russian friends from a real surprise they've translated the famous katyusha into english. for the

first time. for many a symbol of soviet victory the song might just become an anthem for reenacting the history of the second. yes sir to persevere yes sir flipper so pretty please along with your civilian you yes yes. i am. i am. i am.

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