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03 May 2015

Sunday Stamps II - 20

issued 2014 as part of the History of the First World War with a military equipment theme
this stamp shows the Brusilov Breakthrough (also known as Offensive) a high point for the Imperial Russian Army.  A part of Western Ukraine was liberated in 1916 during the four month offensive, but at a cost of 1,600,000 casualties, it was also one of the most lethal battles in world history.

4 comments:

Joy said...

I like the combination of map and photo which puts it into context. Its a terrifying amount of casualties.

Sheila @ A Postcard a Day said...

I didn't expect to be able to find any weapons - but I did.

Bob Scotney said...

A fearsome weapon. And stiil they 'fight' over the Ukraine.

FinnBadger said...

An impressive stamp, and a sad loss of life.