Ep 10. WWII in the East: The Defence of Sevastopol

Soviet Storm season 1 episode 10, titled "WWII in the East: The Defence of Sevastopol," delves into the intense and bloody battle for the Black Sea port of Sevastopol during World War II. The episode begins by providing an overview of the situation in which the Soviet Union found themselves in the spring of 1941. The Germans had just invaded and overran much of Western Europe, and now focused their attention on the USSR. Sevastopol, located on the Crimean Peninsula, was a crucial port for both the Soviet navy and for supplies coming from Britain and the United States.

As the German army approached Sevastopol, the Soviet Command began to prepare for what they knew would be a brutal and difficult battle. They dug trenches and fortifications and brought in reinforcements from all over the USSR. However, despite their preparations, the Soviet defenses were not ready for what was to come. The Germans unleashed a fierce bombardment on Sevastopol, and quickly began to overrun the Soviet positions.

Despite the overwhelming firepower of the German army, the Soviet troops continued to put up a fierce resistance. They fought house to house and hand to hand for every inch of ground. The episode includes gripping interviews with surviving Soviet soldiers, who describe the terror and horror of the horrific fighting. The Germans, for their part, were equally committed to winning the battle. They continually threw wave after wave of soldiers at the Soviet defenses, brutally capturing and executing Soviet prisoners and using horrific weapons like flamethrowers to blow up Soviet bunkers.

The episode also provides an in-depth analysis of the strategic situation on both sides. The Germans were initially encouraged by their early successes, but soon realized that the battle for Sevastopol would be much more difficult than they had anticipated. The Soviet defenders, meanwhile, were boosted by the arrival of reinforcements and supplies from other parts of the USSR.

The turning point in the battle came when the Soviet navy, which had been largely destroyed in earlier battles, managed to break through the German blockade and bring in supplies and reinforcements. This was crucial in allowing the Soviet defenders to hold out against the German assaults. Eventually, the German army was forced to retreat, and the Soviet Union won a crucial victory in the battle for Sevastopol.

Overall, Soviet Storm season 1 episode 10 provides a gripping and intense look at one of the most brutal and important battles of World War II. The episode is filled with first-hand accounts from survivors of the battle, and provides a detailed analysis of the strategic situation on both sides. Any history buff or World War II enthusiast will find this episode to be a must-watch.