Historical Events tagged with "east front"

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Military & Warfare

German Forces Capture Mariupol, Reach Sea of Azov

October 8th, 1941 83 years ago

German forces captured the strategic port city of Mariupol during their advance towards the Sea of Azov, marking a significant point in the preliminary stages of the Battle of Rostov. This move enabled the German Army to secure a crucial supply route and establish a foothold in southern Soviet territory. The capture of Mariupol, relatively undefended at the time, showcased the effectiveness of the German blitzkrieg tactics which aimed for rapid and decisive victories. This development underscored the growing momentum of the Axis powers in the Eastern Front summertime of 1941.

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