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Daily Red Army newspaper "Victory Banner" dated July 9, 1941
Banner of Victory
Daily Red Army Newspaper
Workers of the world, unite!
No. 91 Wednesday, July 9, 1941
Read and destroy.
Most likely no copies of this issue survived, since newspapers of this type were destroyed after reading. This specimen was preserved only in the editorial archive of the newspaper. Most likely it is the only surviving copy. The issue appeared less than a month after the start of the war: July 9, 1941 — 17 days after the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
The peoples of the Soviet Union now see that German fascism, in its rabid malice and hatred of our Motherland, rises against our free labor and prosperity. The peoples of the Soviet Union must rise to defend their rights, their land, against the enemy.
J. V. Stalin.
The Commander’s Order is Law
In December 1939, the famous battalion of Hero of the Soviet Union Ugryumov relentlessly drove the White Finn hordes away from our borders. The soldiers of this battalion performed feats of great heroism. Fearlessly they went into hand-to-hand combat and struck with flank blows, even though the deadliest were frontal attacks and flank maneuvers.
When Ugryumov’s battalion was surrounded, he did not falter but led his men in attack. Many prisoners testified that Ugryumov physically inspired his soldiers by his courage.
Ugryumov’s courage, steadfastness, and ability to clearly explain what must be done and what must not be done were extraordinary.
Commander Ugryumov led in such a way that his men always found courage for battle and fulfilled their combat tasks.
A commander must demand strict, unwavering execution of orders, regulations, and statutes.
Back in 1918 Lenin said that the commander’s order is obligatory, that it must be fulfilled precisely and without question.
Clear, swift, precise, and unconditional execution of all military orders and regulations is required.
He who does not fulfill an order or abandons his post is a traitor, a deserter, a coward, and a criminal. Such a man throws his comrades into peril, spreads panic, and disrupts the mission. There can be no such betrayers in the Red Army.
In combat, strict execution of the commander’s order, the statute, and the law of war binds every soldier and commander not only to remain faithful to the oath but also to carry out every order and instruction of their commanders.
Commanders and political officers must constantly impress upon the soldiers of the Red Army that the commander’s order is law.
From the Soviet Information Bureau
(Morning report of July 8)
Military actions continue in the Opochka, Nevel, Polotsk, Bobruisk, Mogilev-Podolsk, Novograd-Volynsk, Shepetovka, and other areas.
Our aviation delivers continuous blows on enemy mechanized and motorized forces, on their airfields and combat formations.
In one sector our units successfully repelled an infantry and tank assault by the enemy, inflicting heavy losses.
On July 7, our aviation shot down 47 enemy aircraft in air battles and on their airfields.
Elsewhere on the front, battles continue.
Raids by superior enemy forces were successfully beaten off. In fierce fighting our troops inflicted heavy losses in men and equipment.
In many areas, bitter battles took place with fluctuating success. In some sectors the enemy advanced 5–10 kilometers, but encountering stubborn resistance, halted.
West of Lepel, our units destroyed more than 40 enemy tanks in heavy combat.
The world press daily notes the courage and bravery of the Red Army soldiers. The Times writes: “Even the enemy admits that the Soviet army is fighting with extraordinary courage and tenacity. This is not surprising, as the Russian people have always distinguished themselves by courage and bravery.” The English papers Star, Evening News, and Evening Standard also emphasize the mass heroism and steadfastness of the Red Army in its struggle against the German fascist invaders, noting its persistence and its ability to endure immense losses in manpower.
The magnates of the Third Reich and the Hitlerite information bureau strive with all their might to conceal from the German people the true scale of the enormous losses of the German army.
Greetings to Comrade Stalin from the British Ambassador Sir Cripps
Chairman of the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR, Comrade Stalin, received the British Ambassador Sir Cripps. The meeting lasted two hours.
DECREE of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
On awarding the title HERO OF THE SOVIET UNION to Red Army bomber pilots
For exemplary fulfillment of combat missions on the front against the German invaders, and for valor and heroism displayed, award the title Hero of the Soviet Union with the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal to:
-
Major Nikolai Aleksandrovich Vanin.
-
Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Grigoryevich Zubov.
-
Senior Lieutenant Pyotr Grigoryevich Kharitonov.
Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
M. Kalinin
Secretary of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
A. Gorkin
Moscow, Kremlin, July 8, 1941.
Second page
The Enemy Will Be Defeated!
Overcoming Difficulties
The border silence was broken by the roar of tanks and guns.
Hundreds of German fascist aircraft loomed over our positions.
But the soldiers held firm.
Our men fought against superior enemy forces, but every step of Soviet soil was paid for with enemy blood.
Under the blows of Soviet fighters and commanders, the German hordes suffered enormous losses.
Despite all the fury of the enemy, the Red Army soldiers continued steadfastly to carry out the orders of the command.
Fearless in Battle
The battle, fierce and relentless, had lasted for hours.
There was no fatigue. Soldiers of the Red Army, inspired by their commanders, displayed miracles of bravery.
An Example of Courage
That night, as on previous nights, Junior Lieutenant Ivan Shevelev led his unit into combat.
Defending one sector, he ensured the stability of the line and the support of neighboring detachments.
The battle raged for hours.
The enemy hurled hundreds of shells at the positions.
But the men stood to the death.
Junior Lieutenant Shevelev, wounded and bleeding, continued to lead his unit.
After repelling several attacks, the enemy broke and fled, leaving hundreds of corpses on the field.
Vile Plot Foiled
The German fascist command’s plan for a night battle collapsed.
Soviet soldiers and commanders foresaw the enemy’s intentions, thwarted them, and inflicted immense losses.
Large quantities of enemy equipment and manpower were destroyed.
Unable to withstand the blows, the Germans retreated in panic.
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Banner of Victory
Daily Red Army Newspaper
Workers of the world, unite!
No. 91 Wednesday, July 9, 1941
Read and destroy.
Most likely no copies of this issue survived, since newspapers of this type were destroyed after reading. This specimen was preserved only in the editorial archive of the newspaper. Most likely it is the only surviving copy. The issue appeared less than a month after the start of the war: July 9, 1941 — 17 days after the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
The peoples of the Soviet Union now see that German fascism, in its rabid malice and hatred of our Motherland, rises against our free labor and prosperity. The peoples of the Soviet Union must rise to defend their rights, their land, against the enemy.
J. V. Stalin.
The Commander’s Order is Law
In December 1939, the famous battalion of Hero of the Soviet Union Ugryumov relentlessly drove the White Finn hordes away from our borders. The soldiers of this battalion performed feats of great heroism. Fearlessly they went into hand-to-hand combat and struck with flank blows, even though the deadliest were frontal attacks and flank maneuvers.
When Ugryumov’s battalion was surrounded, he did not falter but led his men in attack. Many prisoners testified that Ugryumov physically inspired his soldiers by his courage.
Ugryumov’s courage, steadfastness, and ability to clearly explain what must be done and what must not be done were extraordinary.
Commander Ugryumov led in such a way that his men always found courage for battle and fulfilled their combat tasks.
A commander must demand strict, unwavering execution of orders, regulations, and statutes.
Back in 1918 Lenin said that the commander’s order is obligatory, that it must be fulfilled precisely and without question.
Clear, swift, precise, and unconditional execution of all military orders and regulations is required.
He who does not fulfill an order or abandons his post is a traitor, a deserter, a coward, and a criminal. Such a man throws his comrades into peril, spreads panic, and disrupts the mission. There can be no such betrayers in the Red Army.
In combat, strict execution of the commander’s order, the statute, and the law of war binds every soldier and commander not only to remain faithful to the oath but also to carry out every order and instruction of their commanders.
Commanders and political officers must constantly impress upon the soldiers of the Red Army that the commander’s order is law.
From the Soviet Information Bureau
(Morning report of July 8)
Military actions continue in the Opochka, Nevel, Polotsk, Bobruisk, Mogilev-Podolsk, Novograd-Volynsk, Shepetovka, and other areas.
Our aviation delivers continuous blows on enemy mechanized and motorized forces, on their airfields and combat formations.
In one sector our units successfully repelled an infantry and tank assault by the enemy, inflicting heavy losses.
On July 7, our aviation shot down 47 enemy aircraft in air battles and on their airfields.
Elsewhere on the front, battles continue.
Raids by superior enemy forces were successfully beaten off. In fierce fighting our troops inflicted heavy losses in men and equipment.
In many areas, bitter battles took place with fluctuating success. In some sectors the enemy advanced 5–10 kilometers, but encountering stubborn resistance, halted.
West of Lepel, our units destroyed more than 40 enemy tanks in heavy combat.
The world press daily notes the courage and bravery of the Red Army soldiers. The Times writes: “Even the enemy admits that the Soviet army is fighting with extraordinary courage and tenacity. This is not surprising, as the Russian people have always distinguished themselves by courage and bravery.” The English papers Star, Evening News, and Evening Standard also emphasize the mass heroism and steadfastness of the Red Army in its struggle against the German fascist invaders, noting its persistence and its ability to endure immense losses in manpower.
The magnates of the Third Reich and the Hitlerite information bureau strive with all their might to conceal from the German people the true scale of the enormous losses of the German army.
Greetings to Comrade Stalin from the British Ambassador Sir Cripps
Chairman of the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR, Comrade Stalin, received the British Ambassador Sir Cripps. The meeting lasted two hours.
DECREE of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
On awarding the title HERO OF THE SOVIET UNION to Red Army bomber pilots
For exemplary fulfillment of combat missions on the front against the German invaders, and for valor and heroism displayed, award the title Hero of the Soviet Union with the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal to:
-
Major Nikolai Aleksandrovich Vanin.
-
Senior Lieutenant Mikhail Grigoryevich Zubov.
-
Senior Lieutenant Pyotr Grigoryevich Kharitonov.
Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
M. Kalinin
Secretary of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
A. Gorkin
Moscow, Kremlin, July 8, 1941.
Second page
The Enemy Will Be Defeated!
Overcoming Difficulties
The border silence was broken by the roar of tanks and guns.
Hundreds of German fascist aircraft loomed over our positions.
But the soldiers held firm.
Our men fought against superior enemy forces, but every step of Soviet soil was paid for with enemy blood.
Under the blows of Soviet fighters and commanders, the German hordes suffered enormous losses.
Despite all the fury of the enemy, the Red Army soldiers continued steadfastly to carry out the orders of the command.
Fearless in Battle
The battle, fierce and relentless, had lasted for hours.
There was no fatigue. Soldiers of the Red Army, inspired by their commanders, displayed miracles of bravery.
An Example of Courage
That night, as on previous nights, Junior Lieutenant Ivan Shevelev led his unit into combat.
Defending one sector, he ensured the stability of the line and the support of neighboring detachments.
The battle raged for hours.
The enemy hurled hundreds of shells at the positions.
But the men stood to the death.
Junior Lieutenant Shevelev, wounded and bleeding, continued to lead his unit.
After repelling several attacks, the enemy broke and fled, leaving hundreds of corpses on the field.
Vile Plot Foiled
The German fascist command’s plan for a night battle collapsed.
Soviet soldiers and commanders foresaw the enemy’s intentions, thwarted them, and inflicted immense losses.
Large quantities of enemy equipment and manpower were destroyed.
Unable to withstand the blows, the Germans retreated in panic.
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