Demjansk, Russia - Then & Now - 1943 & 2012
The Demyansk Pocket (German: Festung Demjansk or Kessel von Demjansk; Russian: Демя́нский котёл) was the name given to the pocket of German troops encircled by the Red Army around Demyansk (Demjansk), south of Leningrad, during World War II on the Eastern Front. The pocket existed mainly from 8 February-21 April 1942.
(Wikipedia)
A rainy day in May last year. The locals greeted our small party with a degree of incredulity as this isn't the most obvious tourist destination in Russia. For the full story of our trip then please read my blog: www.walkingthebattlefields.com/2011/12/demjansk-pocket-19...
Demjansk, Russia - Then & Now - 1943 & 2012
The Demyansk Pocket (German: Festung Demjansk or Kessel von Demjansk; Russian: Демя́нский котёл) was the name given to the pocket of German troops encircled by the Red Army around Demyansk (Demjansk), south of Leningrad, during World War II on the Eastern Front. The pocket existed mainly from 8 February-21 April 1942.
(Wikipedia)
A rainy day in May last year. The locals greeted our small party with a degree of incredulity as this isn't the most obvious tourist destination in Russia. For the full story of our trip then please read my blog: www.walkingthebattlefields.com/2011/12/demjansk-pocket-19...