Russian troops wearing World War II uniforms marched across Moscow's Red Square yesterday, in memory of the historic 1941 parade, when Soviet soldiers went directly to the battlefield to fight the Nazis.<br />''<br />''The annual re-enactment featuring some 4,000 troops and T-34 tanks commemorated the legendary November 7, 1941 parade whose participants marched from Red Square to the front line, becoming a symbol of courage and patriotism.<br />''<br />''Nearly 7,000 guests including World War II veterans watched the parade.<br />''<br />''The Red Army's triumph in the deadliest war in history is seen as a huge point of pride in Russia.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''In recent years, the victory in the 1941-1945 conflict  known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War has acquired signs of cult status.</span><br />