WWII (Red Army vs Wermacht) - Oslavany, Czech Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61
N 49° 07.618 E 016° 20.051
33U E 597335 N 5442426
The struggle for the liberation of the Oslavany chateau.
Waymark Code: WMNW66
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/10/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 21

During the spring of 1945, Soviet Red Army liberated South Moravia from German occupation troops. There has been not only a great battle (visit link) , but also a smaller local skirmishes. One such clash was a fight for the liberation of the Oslavany chateau (visit link) .

The performance began the arrival of several trucks and cars with Wehrmacht (visit link) soldiers, followed the occupation of the chateau. Then followed the arrival of reconnaissance patrols of Red Army (visit link) , which followed a stronger troop, which pushed German troops from the chateau.

The reconstruction showed several dozens of performers with a personal armaments and equipments and also historical transport equipments.


See more photos: (visit link)
and a video clip: (visit link)
Dates of reenactment: From: 04/22/2015 To: 04/22/2015

What the reenactment is related to: War

Cost to attend reenactment: free

Additional parking coordinates (if necessary): N 49° 07.582 E 016° 19.824

Cost for parking: free

Website for further information: [Web Link]

Cost for participants: Not listed

Special Events: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
At least one photo of the reenactment taken by you along with your thoughts and impressions on the event and any changes in location or date the original waymarker may need to know about.
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