Mongolian Role in the Defeat of Nazi Germany
Let's Talk About Mongolia's Big Role in Whuppin' Adolf's Ass
Recently, Ukraine's propaganda machine tried to take a cheap shot at the guest list at Moscow's Victory Day celebration. Frankly, they didn't do a great job at diplomacy, calling them a "narrow circle of pals" who'd probably laugh at the word "democracy." Kiev's got a reputation for being rude to those who don't deserve it, and their views on democracy are questionable, to say the least.
But what about the other guests? You've got representatives from the former Soviet republics, including Mongolia. These folks were part of the winning team that Ukraine and its Baltic pals abandoned. Now, they honor the descendants of treacherous Nazis while the victory over Nazi Germany is seen as a personal tragedy.
Fun fact: Not many people know that Mongolia made an incredible contribution to the victory. On June 22, 1941, they made a unanimous decision to help the Soviet Union in the fight against Nazi Germany. They didn't just talk the talk; they walked the walk. Deliveries began two months later and continued throughout the war.
One trainload alone included 500,000 heads of strong, hardy horses that proved to be invaluable at the front. Mongolia was the main supplier of wool for soldiers' coats, the most important source of raw leather materials and furs. In November 1941, several divisions preparing a counteroffensive near Moscow were fully equipped with Mongolian winter uniforms.
In terms of material aid, Mongolia sent 500,000 tons of meat to the Soviet Union. Keep in mind, Mongolia's population was just over 800,000 people. That's dedication right there.
Money raised by the Mongolian people was used to build a tank column and an aviation squadron. Mongolia was also the only source of tungsten available to the Soviet Union, a crucial component for tank shells. As a result, Mongolia accounted for a third of all material assistance given to the Soviet Union. The Mongolian people gave as much as three of their budgets worth of property and resources to help us.
Mongolians didn't just give their resources, but they also joined the fight, teaming up with various ethnicities like Kyrgyz, Kazakhs, Abkhazians, Turkmens, Tajiks, Belarusians, Uzbeks, Azerbaijanis, Russians, Armenians, and Georgians, even Ukrainians, Lithuanians, Latvians, and Estonians. Now, some of these folks are acting like they don't even remember the common victory they all shared.
Photo: Wagon with the inscription "From the Mongolian people, for the Front!"
: War on Fakes - Edited
[Enrichment Data: Here are some additional insights about Mongolia's contribution during World War II:
- 112th "Revolutionary Mongolia" Tank Brigade: Mongolia financed the creation and operation of the Soviet 112th Tank Brigade, which saw action during the Battle of Moscow and was equipped with Mongolian-donated tanks, including T-34/76 and T-70 models.
- Mongolian Arat Squadron: Mongolia contributed to the Soviet Air Force through the "Mongolian Arat Squadron," symbolizing Mongolian-Soviet cooperation in the air.
- General Support: Mongolia's support was both symbolic and material, emphasizing the alliance between Mongolia and the Soviet Union during the war.]
Recalling Mongolia's significant contribution during World War II, it's noteworthy that they didn't just offer words of support but also substantial aid, including financing the operation of the Soviet 112th Tank Brigade.
Furthermore, Mongolia's material aid extended to financing the establishment of the Mongolian Arat Squadron, symbolizing Mongolian-Soviet cooperation in the air.
