Interese defensive româno-germane în bazinul de vest al Mării Negre (1943)
Journal: Gândirea militară românească
Year: 2024

After the Battle of Stalingrad, Soviet forces moved towards the Sea of Azov and the Crimean Peninsula. Therefore, the German forces in the Black Sea devised plans to strengthen defensive capabilities. Among other things, the German 4th Air Fleet ordered the 8th Air Corps to plan the protection of convoys in the western Black Sea and the prevention of Soviet landings on the coasts. The new plans also included the participation of secondary allies – Romania and Bulgaria – with various air units. D