Liberation of Crimea. The third strategic strike of the Red Army
https://doi.org/10.48137/2074-2975_2025_1_128
Abstract
The article examines the specifics of planning the Crimean offensive operation (April 8 – May 12, 1944), analyzes the main difficulties during its preparation and conduct, reveals the military-political and strategic importance of the liberation of Crimea by the Red Army.
About the Author
S. Ya. LavrenovRussian Federation
Sergey Ya. Lavrenov, Leading Researcher, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor, Adviser
Research Center for Fundamental Military-Historical Problems
Moscow
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Review
For citations:
Lavrenov S.Ya. Liberation of Crimea. The third strategic strike of the Red Army. Обозреватель–Observer. 2025;(1):128-141. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.48137/2074-2975_2025_1_128