The landing and capture of the Crimea Peninsula by the Russian marines in Kerch city during the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union (1941-1945). The Eastern Front of the Second World War in Europe.
October 31, 1943 the Russian marines began crossing through the Kerch Strait. As a result of the landing operation in April 11, 1944 Kerch was finally released, after which he was initiated liberation of Crimea.
About gravity and ferocity of the fighting in the defense and liberation of Kerch is evidenced by the fact that in the battle 146 of the Red Navy marines were awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union’s highest rank, while 21 army unit were awarded the “Kerch” honorary title.
Photography Location: Kerch, Crimea
Time taken: November 1943