Battle of the Kerch Peninsula

December 26, 1941 – May 19, 1942 · Battle site

Result Axis victory

Soviet troops landed on the Kerch Peninsula in the Crimea and were later beaten by Manstein's German and Romanian forces. The Germans retook the peninsula in spring 1942.

Germany and allies

Soviet Union

Strength and losses

Casualties
38,362
Casualties
570,601
Tanks
238
Aircraft
404