9 Apr 1942
Russia
Russia
- Soviet light cruiser Voroshilov was damaged by German aircraft at Novorossiysk, Russia. ww2dbase [Voroshilov | Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai | CPC]
7 Aug 1942
Russia
Russia
- Soviet cruiser Krasny Krym and destroyer Nezamozhnik evacuated troops from Novorossiysk, Russia as German 17th Army neared. ww2dbase [Caucasus Campaign | Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai | CPC]
11 Aug 1942
Russia
Russia
- Several Soviet ships were scuttled at Novorossiysk, Russia to prevent capture. ww2dbase [Caucasus Campaign | Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai | CPC]
6 Sep 1942
Russia
Russia
- The German 4.Gebirgsjäger Division of 17.Armee captured the naval base at Novorossiysk on the Black Sea in southern Russia. ww2dbase [Caucasus Campaign | Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai | TH]
31 Jan 1943
Russia
Russia
- Light cruiser Voroshilov bombarded German troop positions near Novorossiysk, Russia. ww2dbase [Voroshilov | Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai | CPC]
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