Oranienbaum Bridgehead 1941
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 November 1941 – 14 January 1944 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1941 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | The Memorial in memory of the defense of the city in 1941-1944 «the Green Belt of Glory of Leningrad» | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 59.9167, 29.7667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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.
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