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07-26-2006, 07:23 AM
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Mariupol, Ukraine
Just wondered if anyone can offer any info about Mariupol?
I understand that Kurt "Panzer" Meyer was decorated for his part in the Battle of Mariupol.
The reason I ask is that I am going there this coming Saturday.
Thanks for any help.
All the best,
Toby.
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10-12-2011, 10:13 PM
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On October, 8th, 1941 Mariupol has been grasped...., occupation lasted till September, 10th, 1943.
Has passed 70 years.
Motorcyclists LSSAH in the center Mariupol.
Mariupol State Technical University,
Then here there were soldier's barracks.
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10-13-2011, 01:40 AM
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Brilliantly done!! 
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10-13-2011, 02:15 AM
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What a super response to Toby's question
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10-13-2011, 05:41 AM
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Great pictures
Andy
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10-13-2011, 10:18 AM
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Occupation of Mariupol on October, 08th, 1941 - on September, 10th, 1943.
Now restaurant, during War a soldier's dining room and soldier's club
Palace of seamen, during war a staff.
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10-13-2011, 11:58 AM
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Fantastic pictures!! 
Thank you very much for sharing these.
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10-13-2011, 12:51 PM
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Very interesting indeed.
Thanks for posting.
Best,
Toby.
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10-13-2011, 01:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TobyR
Very interesting indeed.
Thanks for posting.
Best,
Toby.
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It is glad that it was pleasant to you! 
On October, 8th, 1941 City Capture, burns a fire-engine, there is a tram....., all it is described in K.Mejera's memoirs.
Now it is the prospectus of "Ilyich".
Shooting range К98, now factory "Аzovmach".
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10-13-2011, 02:08 PM
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Well done Bayda , great work
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03-20-2012, 11:46 AM
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10-14-2011, 09:14 AM
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It is street "Greek". Has passed 70 years.....
It is city center, Republic prosects. Then and Now.
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10-14-2011, 12:15 PM
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Fantastic work. 
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10-14-2011, 02:23 PM
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Quote:
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Fantastic work. |
THANKS!!!!!
Padded German tanks, now it is the Central market of the City.
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11-13-2011, 11:41 AM
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Excellent.
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