German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk

Historical eventSeptember 221939

German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk

A joint military parade by the troops of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union took place in Brest-Litovsk to celebrate their partition of Poland.

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When
Friday, September 22 193987 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1930s
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Dates: From 1939.

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A joint military parade by the troops of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union took place in Brest-Litovsk to celebrate their partition of Poland.

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September 22 1939 — 87 years ago, on a Friday.

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