Historical Events tagged with "operationtrappenjagd"

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German 11th Army Launches Operation Trappenjagd

May 8th, 1942 82 years ago

Operation Trappenjagd, or 'Bustard Hunt', commenced under the German 11th Army aimed at destroying the Soviet bridgehead on the Kerch Peninsula. The operation involved intense combat as German forces sought to annihilate three Soviet armies that had established a defensive position in this strategic region. The success of this offensive would enhance German control over the area and disrupt Soviet plans to strengthen their positions.

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