Modern era · 1941 – 1944
Oranienbaum Bridgehead
The Oranienbaum Bridgehead (Ораниенбаумский плацдарм in Russian) was an isolated portion of the Leningrad Oblast in Russia, which was retained under Soviet control during the siege of Leningrad in World War II. It played a significant role in protecting the city.
Archive photo
- When
- 2 Nov 1941 – 14 Jan 1944
- Where
- Lomonosov
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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