Kuban bridgehead
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The Kuban Bridgehead, also known as the "Goth's head position", was a German military position on the Taman Peninsula, Russia, between the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Existing from January to Octob
The Kuban Shield (German medal for service in the battle) and the Soviet Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"
Romanian soldiers at the Kuban bridgehead making coffee, 25 May 1943.
414th Rifle Division
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The 414th Rifle Division was twice formed as an infantry division of the Red Army; very briefly in the winter of 1941/42, then from the spring of 1942 until after May 1945. It was officially considere
Combat path of the 414th in the Crimean Offensive