Red Navy Collection

Black sea fleet, soviet naval vessels escorting a freight transport, may 1942

Black sea fleet, soviet submarines landing a detachment of marines onto occupied territory, april 1942

World war 2, naval infantrymen of the soviet black sea fleet driving the germans out of ruined buildings in sevastopol, crimea, 1944

The black sea fleet, the crew of a soviet ships anti-aircraft installation repulsing enemy planes, october 1942

Black sea fleet, soviet submarine commander, captain polyakov, decorated with the order of lenin, june 1943

Black sea fleet, a soviet battleship firing during an engagement on the black sea during world war 2

Black sea fleet, a submarine on the black sea during world war 2

Black sea fleet, a torpedo being loaded onto a submarine during world war 2, august 1943

Northern fleet, soviet naval reconnaissance plane pilot, captain vereshchagin (left) with his navigator, mapping out their route before take-off, july 1942

The defence of sevastopol, crimea, red navy automatic rifle men firing the enemy, in march 1942

Black sea fleet, soviet battleship krasny kavkaz during exercises, june 1939

Black sea fleet, battleships setting out on an assignment during the defense of odessa, september 1941

Hero of the soviet union, lieutenant colonel fyodor kotanov of the red navy

The black sea fleet, shelling german and romanian troop positions, crimea, april 1942

Order bearer p, kultyshev, a signalman of the soviet pacific fleet, is one of the first in military and political studies, april 1938

Black sea fleet, a soviet sailor on watch at the battleship paris commune, march 1943

Soviet seamen of the baltic fleet landing a detachment on an enemy island, september 1941

Soviet ilyushin 2 stormovik fighter planes headed for the western front during world war 2

Commander of the black sea fleet, rear-admiral oktyabrsky (center) on board the cruiser krasny krim, april 1942

Northern fleet, soviet submarine chasers patrolling in the berents sea, november 1942

world war ll: the black sea fleet infantry men in liberated sevastopol, crimea in 1944

Soviet marines of the northern fleet at a forward defensive line, november 1942

Black sea fleet, a soviet anti-aircraft gunner engaging german planes, may 1942

Black sea fleet, a soviet submarine returning from a successful operation during world war 2

Red banner baltic fleet, a soviet battleship heading out on a combat assignment, june 1944

Red banner baltic fleet, soviet battleship marat (built in 1911) at anchor near kronstadt, july 1939

Commander of the baltic fleet, vice-admiral v, f, tributs at the hoisting of the flag on one of the soviet warships, may 1941

Commander of the pacific fleet of the ussr, vice-admiral yumashev (left) and chief of staff of the pacific fleet, rear-admiral boguenko, on the bridge of the torpedo boat, stalin

An ilyushin-41 (il-4) soviet twin-engined medium bomber, 1940s

Northern fleet, hero of the soviet union, commander i, fisanovich stands by the gun watching baby being moored

World war 2, soviet soldiers fighting in sevastopol, crimea

Red banner baltic fleet, gunners of the cruiser kirov, october 1943

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"Red Navy: Defending the Seas and Shaping History" The Black Sea Fleet, part of the Red Navy, escorts a vital freight transport amidst the chaos of World War II in May 1942. Soviet submarines from the Black Sea Fleet bravely land marines onto occupied territory in April 1942, marking a crucial turning point in the war. In 1944, naval infantrymen of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet valiantly drive German forces out of ruined buildings in Sevastopol, Crimea – a testament to their unwavering determination. The crew members manning anti-aircraft installations on Soviet ships within the Black Sea Fleet repel enemy planes with remarkable skill and bravery during an intense battle in October 1942. Captain Polyakov, commander of a Soviet submarine within the Black Sea Fleet, receives well-deserved recognition as he is decorated with the prestigious Order of Lenin for his exceptional leadership skills in June 1943. Amidst fierce engagements on the black sea during World War II, a mighty battleship from the Black Sea Fleet unleashes its firepower against enemy forces – displaying unmatched strength and resilience. A silent guardian beneath turbulent waters - a Soviet submarine patrols diligently throughout World War II as part of their duty within the formidable Black Sea Fleet. Witnessing history unfold: August 1943 sees a torpedo being loaded onto a submarine within the Black Sea Fleet's ranks – symbolizing both preparation for battle and commitment to victory. In July 1942, Captain Vereshchagin and his navigator meticulously map out their route before take-off aboard their naval reconnaissance plane as part of Northern fleet's operations - showcasing precision and strategic planning at its finest. Marching forward into danger: Red Navy automatic riflemen fiercely engage enemy forces during defense operations in Sevastopol, Crimea - exemplifying courage and resilience in the face of adversity.