| Edward Harvey | 30 Oct 2003 12:45 p.m. PST |
Hi,
I am interested in finding a book that chronicles the participation of Russian sailors in ground combat during WW2, particularly those sailors belonging to the Black Sea Fleet. The more detailed the treatment of engagements given the better, since I hope to use the material to generate gaming scenarios. Can anyone offer any references? Thanks in advance,
Edward
P.S. As an aside, is anyone aware of an engagement where Soviet sailors and marines fought alongside one another?
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| obergerfreiter | 30 Oct 2003 2:12 p.m. PST |
I have an old70,s edition photolog of Soviet Marines and sailors,,Many photos of troops at Sevastapol and those in Leningrad defense.Seems they got a hearty issue of the semi-automatic Tokarev rifles as well as ppsh burp guns.I will find the book and send name ,publisher. |
| Oddball | 30 Oct 2003 2:54 p.m. PST |
"Black Water / Black Death" I think is the title of a book on the Soviet Naval Forces in the Black Sea area. |
| Some other name | 30 Oct 2003 3:27 p.m. PST |
You might also try: Leonov, Viktor & Gebhardt, James F., "Blood on the Shores : Soviet Naval Commandos in World War II". The ISBN is:1557505063. |
pzivh43  | 30 Oct 2003 4:06 p.m. PST |
The 92 Marine Brigade was one of the first reinforcements sent across the Volga into Stalingrad. Mention is made in many of the books on Stalingrad---Craig's Enemy at the Gates, Beevor's Fateful Seige, etc. Not sure info is detailed enough for scenarion purposes, though. |
| RexMcL | 30 Oct 2003 6:27 p.m. PST |
This was on another forum.
Its about the battle for Novorossiysk. You may find it useful. --------------- THE BATTLE OF THE CAUCASUS
fought from early July to December 31st.
On September 9th after fierce three-day battles Soviet forces pulled out of most parts of the city of Novorosiisk on the Caucasian coast of the Black Sea. The eastern part of the city was defended by Soviet troops until its complete liberation in September 1943. In appreciation for the courage shown by its defenders the city of Novorosiisk was made Hero City.
Forces in presence clashes at the Kuban peninsula of Novorossiysk. 3 ships are
leaving that city to escape the battle forming up with Russian T34 tanks entering
the city from North and West. German forces are waiting for them and have strong
position in Novorossiysk. Mobile AA are also seen at the beach. Jukas and HS129b
are taking off to go attack those T34 tanks and prevent any further damage from
the Russian.
Here is a good site with some pics….
link APRIL 1943
Sunday 18th : The German 17th Army begins its attacks to eliminate the Russian beachhead at Novorossiysk, but fails and gives up on the 23rd April. Thursday 29th : A Series of minor attacks in near Novorossiysk drive the Germans back slowly. September 1943
Thursday 16th : Tito's partisans are reported to have captured Split on Yugoslavia coast. The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk is captured by the Russians after a week of amphibious and land operations. link
Mentions a bit about the air stuff… link
There is a bit to get you started i will find some pics and stuff l8ers.
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| hrothgar | 30 Oct 2003 7:26 p.m. PST |
I own a copy of "Blood on the Shores: Soviet Naval Commandos of World War Two". This book is a personal account of a Naval Commando. Unfortunatly he served in the Baltic and later the Pacific theaters so he does not mention the Black Sea region. I do reccomend this book as an interesting personal account though. |
| Frontovik | 31 Oct 2003 5:30 a.m. PST |
There are details of Soviet Amphibious Ops in the Black Sea here. link And there are Naval Infantry Brigades involved in the Petsamo Kirkenes Operation. You can get Gebhardt's book of the same name for the details. |
| Frontovik | 06 Nov 2003 8:36 a.m. PST |
Shove this through a translator. rkka.ru/analys/morsbr/main.htm It's about the actions or Naval Infantry ( Marine ) and Naval Rifle ( Sailors ) Brigades in 1941. |
goes to sea with the Terrain Mat.
