Reconstructed German Defence Positions Sapun
Sapun mountain was one of the last German strongholds in the Crimea in 1944. It was stormed by the Soviets on 9 May 1944. The battle lasted for 9 hours and was eventually won by the Red Army, but suffering heavy losses. The German defence was well organiszed. A part of the German defences on Sapun is reconstructed these days.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: George Chernilevsky
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