#brixmis
Some #history ...

The British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) was set up #OTD in 1946 under the Robertson-Malinin Agreement between the chiefs of staff of the British and Soviet forces in occupied Germany.

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September 16, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Our next Winter Talk will take place 1st November.

Formed at the end of the Second World War, BRIXMIS was created to prevent clashes between Allied armies but soon became an invaluable and unique source of intelligence..
More information and ticket sales here:
Winter Talk: ‘Behind the Iron Curtain’: An Argyll’s story of working in the Military Liaison Mission 1979 – 1981 – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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October 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our next Winter Talk is on Saturday 1st November

This talk will focus on BRIXMIS, which was established at the end of WWII as a means of deconflicting the operations of the Allied armies.
More info about the talk and ticket purchase:
Winter Talk: ‘Behind the Iron Curtain’: An Argyll’s story of working in the Military Liaison Mission 1979 – 1981 – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
Return To Landing Page
argylls.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Wonderful City … lived there for a year in 1990! An amazing experience working with BRIXMIS
March 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
A few years ago I stumbled upon pics of one those cars, It intrigued me enough to seek out a book on BRIXMIS. As at the time there wasn’t much info readily available. The book in question has first hand accounts and some good photos but I found it a bit jingoistic.

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Brixmis
This text presents the secrets of how British intelligence officers working undercover as liaison officers in East Germany stole advanced Soviet equipment and penetrated top-secret training areas. For...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:48 PM
BRIXMIS, which operated throughout the Cold War, involved British personnel conducting military liaison duties—and, covertly, intelligence gathering—behind the Iron Curtain.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=58498
Government maintains position on BRIXMIS General Service Medal
BRIXMIS, which operated throughout the Cold War, involved British personnel conducting military liaison duties—and, covertly, intelligence gathering—behind the Iron Curtain.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our mission was BRIXMIS.
January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
All this T'Pauness has reminded me of one of my favourite pieces of footage ever. A 1988 BRIXMIS recording of a drive through East Germany with Forces Radio providing an unbeatable atmosphere
youtu.be/JWq9s62iKTE?...
A prophecy for a fantasy, or the curse of a vivid mind?

Don’t push too far…
August 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Sometimes I think about if any soldiers in her majesty's army had to serve both in brixmis and in northern Ireland in the 1970s, and how they reconciled patrolling one border of necessity and the other by their own making.
July 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
What is very much missing from British curriculum is how brixmis soldiers must have felt like while stationed in west Berlin after doing a tour in Belfast
May 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Just read this excellent account of the British #Brixmis military intelligence gathering operation in the Marxist monstrosity of #EastGermany #GDR which made a contribution to the defeat of communism in the #ColdWar - very technical in parts but a vivid picture of these largely secret operations.
April 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
handpicked for you by BRIXMIS from the forst zinna proving grounds
June 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The audio in this video link fluctuates a bit, but is a bit of history on SOXMIS & BRIXMIS.

youtu.be/4e8xml5Qg60?...
BRIXMIS and SOXMIS the Cold War of Intelligence Gathering! - Herefordshire Regimental Museum
YouTube video by Herefordshire Regimental Museum
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January 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
January 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
One of your best videos, thank you! Yes, an episode on military liaison missions would be very welcome. Really interesting subject. There's an Opel Senator used by BRIXMIS in the 1980s on display at the RAF museum at Cosford.
July 27, 2026 at 9:47 AM
A lesser-known #ColdWar fact is that small French, British, and US military missions operated in East Germany by treaty to monitor military activity. The Soviets had the same in West Germany.

Here are some interviews with members of #BRIXMIS and the #USMLM. open.spotify.com/playlist/0Qq...
Cold War Military Liaison Missions BRIXMIS SOXMIS SMLM USMLM FMLM
open.spotify.com
March 13, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Happy #BRIXMIS Day!

Today is the 79th anniversary of the signing of the Robertson-Malinin Agreement, which created BRIXMIS, the British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, and their #Soviet counterparts. pod.fo/e/2616c5
Cold War Conversations: BRIXMIS and the Secret Cold War - Intelligence Collecting Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany (362)
BRIXMIS and its operations behind enemy lines continue to fascinate the listeners of Cold War Conversations. In August 2024 I was honoured to be invited to the National Army Museum in London to int...
pod.fo
September 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
From the archive - In August 2024 I was honoured to be invited to the National Army Museum in London to interview Andrew Long, the author of new book about #BRIXMIS in front of a large audience of veterans. pod.fo/e/2616c5
Cold War Conversations: BRIXMIS and the Secret Cold War - Intelligence Collecting Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany (362)
BRIXMIS and its operations behind enemy lines continue to fascinate the listeners of Cold War Conversations. In August 2024 I was honoured to be invited to the National Army Museum in London to int...
pod.fo
July 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
It was an honour today to meet former #BRIXMIS driver Alex at the Hack Green Bunker living history event as well as some Cold War Conversations fans!

The event continues tomorrow. Info at www.hackgreen.co.uk

Sadly, I won't be there, but it comes @coldwarpod.bsky.social recommended!
April 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
HAPPY BRIXMIS DAY. #OTD 1946 the Robertson-Malinin Agreement came into effect, creating the British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, more commonly known as BRIXMIS, Listen to their stories here open.spotify.com/playlist/0Qq...
Cold War Military Liaison Missions BRIXMIS SOXMIS SMLM USMLM FMLM
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September 16, 2024 at 6:21 PM