For Stalin, No. 11, July 5, 1941
Red Navy newspaper
TO BE DESTROYED AFTER READING
Workers of the world, unite!
IN RESPONSE TO THE LEADER’S CALL, BALTIC PILOTS WILL STRIKE A CRUSHING BLOW AGAINST THE ENEMY!
IN RESPONSE TO THE LEADER’S CALL
After I listened to Comrade Stalin's speech on the radio and read it in the newspaper, my heart was overwhelmed with anger and hatred toward the fascist dogs.
I consider it an honor to fulfill my sacred duty to the Motherland, which is now in mortal danger.
The leader's call has stirred the hearts of the people.
Lead us, dear Stalin — into battle!
Fascist scum will not take away our freedom,
We will defend our homeland with honor.
All as one — in the skies and at sea,
Millions of fighters rise against the enemy.
With bombs, fire, and shrapnel we will destroy
The fascist fiends once and for all — forever.
Lead us, dear Stalin — into battle!
Be it morning, be it night, in fire or thunder,
The people have followed you.
To a battle to the death.
You are the joyful creator of life,
You taught us the science of war!
Our leader, teacher, and father,
Lead us, dear Stalin — into battle!
— Radio Operator Matvei Averchev
I WILL NOT SPARE MY LIFE
I solemnly declare through the Red Navy newspaper that I will be a fearless and courageous fighter.
Under all circumstances, I will strike the enemy hard and know how to secure victory.
Their plans have failed. The enemy now tastes the righteous wrath of the Soviet people.
We all feel a burning desire to go into battle, to destroy the hated enemy, to crush fascism.
We swear our loyalty to the orders of Comrade Stalin, and we call on our comrades to be just as brave.
I pledge before my comrades and commanders to fight for freedom and the honor of our homeland — for the victory of Comrade Stalin’s cause.
Our people are brave, and Soviet youth will stand firm and courageous to the end.
Comrades, let us fight like true patriots!
— Red Navy sailor P. Mikhailov
FROM THE SOVIET INFORMATION BUREAU
(Evening report)
Throughout July 4, fierce battles were fought near Dvinsk, Borisov, Bobruisk, and Tarnopol.
In all sectors of the front, our troops stubbornly repelled enemy attacks and inflicted heavy losses on German forces.
In the battles near Dvinsk, the enemy launched a major tank offensive supported by motorized infantry.
Our troops held firm and repelled them, destroying a large number of tanks.
Only with reserves did the enemy manage to occupy the next line.
Fierce fighting also occurred near Lepel, where Soviet troops crushed an attempt by enemy tank divisions to break through our lines.
Over 100 enemy tanks and 60 vehicles were destroyed.
Heavy tank battles also took place near Tarnopol, where our forces resisted strong enemy thrusts from the southwest.
Many enemy units were destroyed, and their attacks repelled.
Soviet aviation conducted dozens of sorties against enemy motorized columns.
The enemy suffered major losses in personnel and equipment.
Preliminary reports say that 62 German aircraft were shot down on July 4.
Naval aviation attacked enemy transport trying to cross Lake Ladoga and the Gulf of Finland.
Enemy boats were sunk.
Lieutenant Matushkin’s air group successfully bombed and strafed enemy watercraft.
Enemy crossing attempts failed.
ALL THE STRENGTH OF THE PEOPLE — TO DEFEAT THE ENEMY!
(I. V. Stalin)
Protection and Defense of Military Facilities Is a Combat Mission — Stay Sharp, Comrades!
WE’LL TEAR OUT THE ENEMY’S THROAT
Great Stalin has called the Soviet people to rise in defense of their beloved Motherland.
I call on all comrades-in-arms to guard military facilities with honor.
If we come face to face with saboteur gangs, we’ll fight to the last bullet.
We’ll tear out the enemy’s throat before we let him reach our strategic targets.
— G. Stupochkinsky
THE SENTRY
I am proud to have been entrusted
With a Soviet combat post.
I guard it day and night,
Ever watchful like a sentry.
In storm and summer night,
I’m always ready to hold the line.
With steady hand, I’ll hit my mark —
Let none escape, not a single hound.
Spies, saboteur gangs,
Treacherous schemes and plans —
I’ll be the first to destroy them
By day, by night, in mist or fog.
My salvo resounds across the camp,
Where the Soviet sentry keeps watch.
— Junior Sergeant P. Tokar
LETTERS FROM HOME
Red Navy sailor Konoplev received a letter from his daughter:
"Hello, dear Daddy!
Mom and I received your letter, and we were so happy to know you're alive and well.
Mom asks you not to forget her.
Be brave and courageous.
Hate the cursed enemy even more than before.
Goodbye for now, hugs and kisses.
Your daughter, Nina."
CARE FOR AND LOVE YOUR RIFLE
Hitler’s killers and spies are always plotting to sabotage us from behind the lines.
They send in agents — electricians, chemists — to do harm.
Such an agent might even appear at a guard post.
We must be ready, rifle in hand, to meet the enemy.
Comrades, always remain vigilant and in fighting spirit.
— Red Navy sailor T. Kholodov
AT THE PARTY MEETING
For the first time in combat conditions, a Party meeting was held.
A new Party bureau of the Communist cell was elected.
Comrade Moiseyev of Zimetsky was elected secretary.
The bureau members are Red Navy men Bondarev and Vorobyov.
Their courage and steadfastness will strengthen the team.
— V. Chumakov
FIGHTER PILOTS
Every day we see the enemy's endless air raids.
They are met by our fighters — the fighter pilots.
This week has been glorious for Soviet fighters —
Their firepower has scattered enemy formations in the sky.
In fierce dogfights, Soviet pilots courageously beat back fascist invaders.
Fighter pilots of the 2nd unit carry out their missions with bravery, energy, and discipline.
Pilots Lobov, Dmitriev, and Likhogotov successfully escorted bombers to target.
From great heights, they struck at the enemy with precision.
Pilot Alekseev from Vladivostok also completed his mission brilliantly.
The enemy had no time to react — our bombers were too fast.
Let the fascists learn what Soviet aviation is!
Our fearsome bombers will finish the job.
Greetings, brave warriors of the sky!
— P. Boytsov
WOMEN COMRADES HELP THE COLLECTIVE FARMERS
Our female comrades gladly helped at the collective farm’s threshing floor.
They helped load grain, carried sacks, and did all the work.
Among them were Brizhitova, Knyaginina, Lyakh, Kuterev, Samoilov, Likhacheva, Tikhomirova, Varentsova, and many others.
— V. Emelyanova
For Stalin, No. 11, July 5, 1941
Red Navy newspaper
TO BE DESTROYED AFTER READING
Workers of the world, unite!
IN RESPONSE TO THE LEADER’S CALL, BALTIC PILOTS WILL STRIKE A CRUSHING BLOW AGAINST THE ENEMY!
IN RESPONSE TO THE LEADER’S CALL
After I listened to Comrade Stalin's speech on the radio and read it in the newspaper, my heart was overwhelmed with anger and hatred toward the fascist dogs.
I consider it an honor to fulfill my sacred duty to the Motherland, which is now in mortal danger.
The leader's call has stirred the hearts of the people.
Lead us, dear Stalin — into battle!
Fascist scum will not take away our freedom,
We will defend our homeland with honor.
All as one — in the skies and at sea,
Millions of fighters rise against the enemy.
With bombs, fire, and shrapnel we will destroy
The fascist fiends once and for all — forever.
Lead us, dear Stalin — into battle!
Be it morning, be it night, in fire or thunder,
The people have followed you.
To a battle to the death.
You are the joyful creator of life,
You taught us the science of war!
Our leader, teacher, and father,
Lead us, dear Stalin — into battle!
— Radio Operator Matvei Averchev
I WILL NOT SPARE MY LIFE
I solemnly declare through the Red Navy newspaper that I will be a fearless and courageous fighter.
Under all circumstances, I will strike the enemy hard and know how to secure victory.
Their plans have failed. The enemy now tastes the righteous wrath of the Soviet people.
We all feel a burning desire to go into battle, to destroy the hated enemy, to crush fascism.
We swear our loyalty to the orders of Comrade Stalin, and we call on our comrades to be just as brave.
I pledge before my comrades and commanders to fight for freedom and the honor of our homeland — for the victory of Comrade Stalin’s cause.
Our people are brave, and Soviet youth will stand firm and courageous to the end.
Comrades, let us fight like true patriots!
— Red Navy sailor P. Mikhailov
FROM THE SOVIET INFORMATION BUREAU
(Evening report)
Throughout July 4, fierce battles were fought near Dvinsk, Borisov, Bobruisk, and Tarnopol.
In all sectors of the front, our troops stubbornly repelled enemy attacks and inflicted heavy losses on German forces.
In the battles near Dvinsk, the enemy launched a major tank offensive supported by motorized infantry.
Our troops held firm and repelled them, destroying a large number of tanks.
Only with reserves did the enemy manage to occupy the next line.
Fierce fighting also occurred near Lepel, where Soviet troops crushed an attempt by enemy tank divisions to break through our lines.
Over 100 enemy tanks and 60 vehicles were destroyed.
Heavy tank battles also took place near Tarnopol, where our forces resisted strong enemy thrusts from the southwest.
Many enemy units were destroyed, and their attacks repelled.
Soviet aviation conducted dozens of sorties against enemy motorized columns.
The enemy suffered major losses in personnel and equipment.
Preliminary reports say that 62 German aircraft were shot down on July 4.
Naval aviation attacked enemy transport trying to cross Lake Ladoga and the Gulf of Finland.
Enemy boats were sunk.
Lieutenant Matushkin’s air group successfully bombed and strafed enemy watercraft.
Enemy crossing attempts failed.
ALL THE STRENGTH OF THE PEOPLE — TO DEFEAT THE ENEMY!
(I. V. Stalin)
Protection and Defense of Military Facilities Is a Combat Mission — Stay Sharp, Comrades!
WE’LL TEAR OUT THE ENEMY’S THROAT
Great Stalin has called the Soviet people to rise in defense of their beloved Motherland.
I call on all comrades-in-arms to guard military facilities with honor.
If we come face to face with saboteur gangs, we’ll fight to the last bullet.
We’ll tear out the enemy’s throat before we let him reach our strategic targets.
— G. Stupochkinsky
THE SENTRY
I am proud to have been entrusted
With a Soviet combat post.
I guard it day and night,
Ever watchful like a sentry.
In storm and summer night,
I’m always ready to hold the line.
With steady hand, I’ll hit my mark —
Let none escape, not a single hound.
Spies, saboteur gangs,
Treacherous schemes and plans —
I’ll be the first to destroy them
By day, by night, in mist or fog.
My salvo resounds across the camp,
Where the Soviet sentry keeps watch.
— Junior Sergeant P. Tokar
LETTERS FROM HOME
Red Navy sailor Konoplev received a letter from his daughter:
"Hello, dear Daddy!
Mom and I received your letter, and we were so happy to know you're alive and well.
Mom asks you not to forget her.
Be brave and courageous.
Hate the cursed enemy even more than before.
Goodbye for now, hugs and kisses.
Your daughter, Nina."
CARE FOR AND LOVE YOUR RIFLE
Hitler’s killers and spies are always plotting to sabotage us from behind the lines.
They send in agents — electricians, chemists — to do harm.
Such an agent might even appear at a guard post.
We must be ready, rifle in hand, to meet the enemy.
Comrades, always remain vigilant and in fighting spirit.
— Red Navy sailor T. Kholodov
AT THE PARTY MEETING
For the first time in combat conditions, a Party meeting was held.
A new Party bureau of the Communist cell was elected.
Comrade Moiseyev of Zimetsky was elected secretary.
The bureau members are Red Navy men Bondarev and Vorobyov.
Their courage and steadfastness will strengthen the team.
— V. Chumakov
FIGHTER PILOTS
Every day we see the enemy's endless air raids.
They are met by our fighters — the fighter pilots.
This week has been glorious for Soviet fighters —
Their firepower has scattered enemy formations in the sky.
In fierce dogfights, Soviet pilots courageously beat back fascist invaders.
Fighter pilots of the 2nd unit carry out their missions with bravery, energy, and discipline.
Pilots Lobov, Dmitriev, and Likhogotov successfully escorted bombers to target.
From great heights, they struck at the enemy with precision.
Pilot Alekseev from Vladivostok also completed his mission brilliantly.
The enemy had no time to react — our bombers were too fast.
Let the fascists learn what Soviet aviation is!
Our fearsome bombers will finish the job.
Greetings, brave warriors of the sky!
— P. Boytsov
WOMEN COMRADES HELP THE COLLECTIVE FARMERS
Our female comrades gladly helped at the collective farm’s threshing floor.
They helped load grain, carried sacks, and did all the work.
Among them were Brizhitova, Knyaginina, Lyakh, Kuterev, Samoilov, Likhacheva, Tikhomirova, Varentsova, and many others.
— V. Emelyanova