At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union, when the Nazis first entered Russian territory, some Cossacks took the initiative to join the German army, which became a historical stain that they could never erase. In our usual impression, Cossacks are very brave and strong. What made them return to Germany voluntarily? Actually, it's easy to say. The so-called Cossack refers to the nomadic people on the vast grasslands of Eastern Europe. They showed bravery in the battle and remained loyal to the czar. After the October Revolution, the Tsar died and many Cossacks were liquidated and exiled. This caused some people's dissatisfaction, so when the Germans came, they joined the Nazi German camp and became Russian traitors. Cossack cavalry regiment has long been used as Russian special operations forces.
Their reputation in the war spread all over Europe, and after joining the German army, this unit was also very brave and tenacious. In this way, gradually gained the trust of the Germans. The organization consisted of a regiment, which was later expanded into an army. With the end of World War II, this Cossack cavalry was mainly supported by artillery. Some of them surrendered to the British, but soon after, Churchill's authorities repatriated them to Stalin, and the result was naturally conceivable. /kloc-in the summer of 0/942, the German Southern Corps invaded the South Caucasus and the Volga River region. This is a traditional area where Cossacks live. When the troops of the German general (later marshal) Krister came here, the Cossacks said that the liberators paid tribute to the Germans, and the number of people who signed up to join Germany increased sharply. The Third Reich gathered 50,000 people.
In order to win the hearts of the people, 1942 10 In June, Germany established a semi-independent cossack country based in Cuba, with a population of160,000. Military writer lannoy said? The National Cossack Party was also established. Under the leadership of Vassili, it recognized Hitler as the protector of the Cossack country. Don? The Cossacks also elected a new leader, Platov. 1In August, 942, Platov established the Tang Dynasty. Cossack 1st Cavalry Regiment. This army is independent of the German army and equipped with weapons and equipment that were eliminated during the Soviet period. With the rapid expansion of the army, the Germans had to appoint Captain Mueller as the liaison officer in Platov. Despite his great distrust of these apostates, Hitler agreed to form a Cossack army under the leadership of the Wehrmacht in August 1942. In the same year, two Cossack cavalry regiments were formed in the Southern Army and the Central Army respectively? Platov? And then what? Feng? Wolf? Two Cossack cavalry regiments.