What is georgian legion ww2?

The Georgian Legion was a military unit composed of Georgian volunteers who fought alongside the Germans in World War II. The unit was created in 1941 by the collaborationist government of Georgia, which sought to regain independence from the Soviet Union. The Legion was initially sent to the Eastern Front to fight against the Soviet Army.

The Georgian Legion was organized into two battalions, each consisting of four companies. The soldiers were trained and armed by the Germans and wore German uniforms with Georgian insignia. The Legion fought in several battles on the Eastern Front, including at Rzhev, Orel, and Kursk.

However, by 1943, many Georgians began to desert the Legion and switch sides to fight for the Soviet Union. The Germans suspected that Soviet agents were infiltrating the Legion and began to suspect the loyalty of the remaining soldiers. In response, the Germans executed several Georgian Legion members accused of treason.

The Georgian Legion was disbanded in 1945 following Germany's surrender in World War II. Some surviving members were repatriated to the Soviet Union, where they faced imprisonment and harsh treatment for collaborating with the Germans.