1944 Sochi Raid (Hitler’s World)

Overview
With Turkey, Iran and Argentina entrance in to the war on Germany’s side, things began to heat up in the Black Sea region. A pre-emptive strike was required on the Red Navy dockyards at Sochi and the Luftwaffe sent several dive bombers and fighter from Turkey to do the mission. Chechen volunteers also attacked the Soviet troops stationed to the north of Grozny. There were heavy losses on all sides due to heavy Soviet ant-aircraft fire and skilful German dive-bombing, but the dockyards were destroyed. This gave Turkey a breathing space and helped divert Soviet forces from the on-going occupation of Iran.

Causes of the conflict
A pre-emptive strike was required on the Red Navy dockyards at Sochi.

Tactics
Turkey and Iran were persuaded to join in due to the fear of Communism and the promise of Liberating Ingushetia, Dagestan and Chechnya from Soviet rule.

Result
A decisive German and Turkish victory

Political outcome
Turkey and Iran were emboldened and stayed on the German’s side.

Also see

 * Hitlers World