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Soviet evacuation of Tallinn: The Tragic Naval Disaster of August 1941

January 11, 2026 by The Ghost of History
Soviet evacuation of Tallinn

The Soviet evacuation of Tallinn in August 1941 became one of WWII’s deadliest naval disasters, with over 12,000 casualties during the Baltic Fleet’s escape.

Categories Disasters & Tragedies, Wars & Conflicts Tags Soviet, Tallinn
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