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Battle of Kerch
1942 • Krim Kesselschlacht
Historical Overview
"Operation Bustard Hunt"; crushing the Sov. landing.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
German Army
- Commander: Erich von Manstein
- Strength: ca. 80.000
- Casualties: ca. 7.500
Red Army
- Commander: Dmitri Koslow
- Strength: ca. 170.000
- Casualties: ca. 160.000
Strategic Context
Preparation for the final assault on Sevastopol.
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