Military & Warfare

Evacuation of the Kuban Bridgehead Begins

The German 17th Army commenced its strategic evacuation from the Kuban bridgehead, located on the Taman Peninsula in southern Russia. This retreat was necessitated by the advancing Soviet forces and the shifting dynamics of World War II. The 17th Army aimed to consolidate its troops by crossing the Strait of Kerch to the Crimea, where they could regroup and re-evaluate their defensive strategies. The operation marked a critical phase in the Eastern Front as it signified the growing pressure on German forces.

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